UAC Whitelist Issues
The issue is that APC PowerChute Personal 3.0 is requesting a UAC prompt during startup/logon. I contacted APC and they provided this as a workaround (http://nam-en.apc.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11148), which is unacceptable because it completely disables UAC.
I have executed the workaround listed here: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26314842/UAC-Whilelist.html?sfQueryTermInfo=1+10+30+7+uac+whitelist+window&anchorAnswerId=33162648#a33162648, however in the task scheduler it says its already running (0x8004131F).
Not sure what I need to do next in order to make this work.
Environment:
Win 7 Pro, SP1
APC PowerChute Personal 3.0
I have executed the workaround listed here: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26314842/UAC-Whilelist.html?sfQueryTermInfo=1+10+30+7+uac+whitelist+window&anchorAnswerId=33162648#a33162648, however in the task scheduler it says its already running (0x8004131F).
Not sure what I need to do next in order to make this work.
Environment:
Win 7 Pro, SP1
APC PowerChute Personal 3.0
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Hi thinkpads_user! Thanks for the quick response!
I forgot to mention this machine is 64-bit too. APC PowerChute Personal 3.0 is the newest version. I originally installed from the new APC unit's included CD. Then later uninstalled it and downloaded straight from APC website. No difference - same version. You may be referring to PowerChute Business edition running on your machine?
I forgot to mention this machine is 64-bit too. APC PowerChute Personal 3.0 is the newest version. I originally installed from the new APC unit's included CD. Then later uninstalled it and downloaded straight from APC website. No difference - same version. You may be referring to PowerChute Business edition running on your machine?
Yes, according to my emails wiith APC, it the Business Edition. The version I got from the CD was advanced a bit from what I was using, but would not play well on my machine because I use VMware. APC supplied me with 8.0.0 (It could be a different APC UPS - mine is a 750XL). They sent me a link to 8.0.0 and that is working fine.
I don't know if you can use that version or not? ... Thinkpads_User
I don't know if you can use that version or not? ... Thinkpads_User
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I can't, your unit is most likely a SmartUPS (business device w/more functionality/capabilities
Do you have any ideas on how to whitelist a program in UAC?
Do you have any ideas on how to whitelist a program in UAC?
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FYI: 8.0.0 is a much older version (maybe more compatible?), which is probably why they gave you that instead of their current release 9.0.1. The business app is actually 3 installations of a Console, Server, and the Agent. If you are using smartUPS in a standalone environment you can install all three (in a specific order) on one machine. Traditionally, it’s made for a client/server environment so you can monitor all your SmartUPS devices in one console.
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Throwing this out there in support of previous comment (not looking for assist)
We use the full versions though, and our users can do anything that requires elevation, as a limited user based on rules created. Course, we are still on XP, but the concept is the same.....
http://www.beyondtrust.com/Products/PowerBroker-Desktops-Windows-Free-Edition/
Throwing this out there in support of previous comment (not looking for assist)
We use the full versions though, and our users can do anything that requires elevation, as a limited user based on rules created. Course, we are still on XP, but the concept is the same.....
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I was looking for some workaround that is more native. Is there not such a solution with Scheduled tasks...I just thought I was not setting up the task properly?
For this instance this is for one app in a standalone environment.
If all else fails I will try Powerbroker.
For this instance this is for one app in a standalone environment.
If all else fails I will try Powerbroker.
My post (#36168768) outlined ways to solve this problem and diverseit said Power Broker would be tried. I suggest accepting answer #36168768 .... Thinkpads_User
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@ALL: my apologies, I had thought i updated this question. “I had not been able to gain access to this machine to perform the solutions for several days now” was the comment I was supposed to have posted but evidently failed to.
@thinkpads_user: http://www.itknowledge24.com/ - as you said did not work as the user needs to have unbridled access without any prompts.
Powerbroker seems go thus far – I have it installed but need some assistance in setting up a rule.
P.S. I have this machine for the rest of the day. Thanks.
@thinkpads_user: http://www.itknowledge24.com/ - as you said did not work as the user needs to have unbridled access without any prompts.
Powerbroker seems go thus far – I have it installed but need some assistance in setting up a rule.
P.S. I have this machine for the rest of the day. Thanks.
Unfortunately, I am not yet proficient in Power Broker as I was delayed in setting it up at a client.
So let us know your question more specifically, and, please to avail yourself of Powerbroker support. I am sure they will assist you also. ... Thinkpads_User
So let us know your question more specifically, and, please to avail yourself of Powerbroker support. I am sure they will assist you also. ... Thinkpads_User
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@thinkpads_user: I figured it out. Thanks for the solution! It works great.
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PowerBroker Free was the solution. Created 1 rule for APCsystray.exe and tested it - works perfectly. You create the rule in GPEDIT under User Configuration >> PowerBroker. Thanks again.
@diverseit - Thank you! I was pleased to help; thanks for the update; and I will be getting to it myself (or with a colleague) shortly. ... Thinkpads_User
Can you try a newer version? ... Thinkpads_User