UAC stops Windows Live Messenger from working Vista Bugs and Problems Discuss UAC stops Windows Live Messenger from working in the Windows Vista forums; Malware Removal Tool - April 2007 Edition This Malware Removal Tool was designed to take care of malicious software and spyware which are too new, take multiple steps to remove, or ...

[Snuffy]

Malware Removal Tool - April 2007 Edition
This Malware Removal Tool was designed to take care of malicious software and spyware which are too new, take multiple steps to remove, or are not eliminated by the major anti-spyware companies. For best results, run the Malware Removal Tool in safe mode.

I'm very glad it is REAL... try this.. new Removal tool.

Download from Microsoft.

[Snuffy]

some notes for MVP's.

1. When installing programs under a limited user account, start menu shortcuts
are not created for the current user. These installers do not have the
option of creating shortcuts for 'all users.' I suspect that these type of
installers would need to be rewritten. Is this correct or is there some
setting that will allow installers to behave like before.

Additionally, programs that have profiles or user settings (e.g. Firefox),
you you choose 'run the application' at the end of the install, the
application actually runs as administrator. So if you run the application
from the installer, customize the application, close the application and
then re-run it, the customization is 'lost' (actuall it is attached to the
administrator account). Again, I suspect that the installer would need to be
rewritten to lower credentials at the end of the installer or is there a
setting somwhere in group policy?

2. It's a real pain but the solution is to temporarily make the user an
administrator while installing the program. If you use Run as administrator
or get a UAC prompt and specify an account while running as a standard user
the process will run as the account you specified. There is no way around
this without compromising security. The problem is caused by poor
programming on the part of whoever created the installer and/or the program
but it is a problem nonetheless.

--
Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

[Wiggles]

I've installed it and have tried to run the scan both in safe and normal mode and I get a message saying 'Error opening parent key' and then says the scan has completed and has found nothing on my system.

Something as well does anyone else get their WLM blocked (with UAC turned on) from loading in Windows on startup and have to unblock it from the system tray?

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Now I'm starting to wonder if you have a corrupt system file...
that might be causing this problem...
start -> cmd (run as admin) -> sfc /scannow this will scan only system files, and you need the DVD or know where the restore is located..

to see what run sfc /? to see all the options...

[Wiggles]

I've been told that it is hidden away somewhere in the HDD, I just don't know where though.

[Snuffy]

You can change to see where since it is "hidden" by changing view. to show all hidden, and all .exts
my Acer has it in c:/Restore

You can also make a DVD of this..(huuummm) my own OEM DVD..

[Wiggles]

Ok, it's finished the scan.
I've posted the screenshot after the scan.
Plus I tried C:/Restore, that isn't it but I'll keep looking!

[crabby]

CORRUPTION!!!! Do a repair install as it couldnt sort all the issues.

crabby

[Snuffy]

To find any Hidden file or folder.
start -> control panel -> folder options -> click view -> then make sure
check Show hidden files and folders
then make sure you uncheck the next two.
uncheck Hide extensions for know file type
uncheck Hide protected operation system files (Recommended)

This will now show you all hidden and system files... you will now be able to find the Acer Restore files...

[Wiggles]

Guys, I can't the files myself...I've tried, plus I don't know how to do a repair install, I'll ring Acer support.