UAC , PCA , Shims ,Compatibility Mode ,limited permission, Access denied, Virtual store … Are these terms really annoying and mysterious !!!.
Let’s demystify these terms which turns every geek’s smile to a confused novice.
As the saying goes “Every change is for something good” ,Windows 7 features are meant for user friendly , process improvement and security experiences. Changes in UI , access permission level, user’s data related folders have helped in achieving the appreciation among the community and users.
Below are few information/solutions which make Windows 7 experience very user friendly, ease to use and secure.
1. User Access Control (UAC) :
Many a times user is prompted with UAC during software installation or for application specific operations.
By default, when Microsoft Window XP is installed on User machine, the Windows XP Setup creates all user accounts as local administrators. This type of users can install, update, and run software since an administrator account has system-wide access. When a user is added to the local administrators group, that user is automatically granted every Windows privilege. Once user get admin privileges it is very easy for any security attacks as all applications runs with admin privileges. So in order to mitigate the impact of security attack such as malwares etc. all users should run as standard user
2. Visit the Windows 7 compatibility Center
3. Run the program as an administrator
4. Limited Permission Issue
5. Compatibility issues with older software
6. Virtual Store
7. Troubleshoot Compatibility
8. Program Compatibility Assistant( PCA )
9. Shims
(more...)
Read more: Chinmay Palei
Let’s demystify these terms which turns every geek’s smile to a confused novice.
As the saying goes “Every change is for something good” ,Windows 7 features are meant for user friendly , process improvement and security experiences. Changes in UI , access permission level, user’s data related folders have helped in achieving the appreciation among the community and users.
Below are few information/solutions which make Windows 7 experience very user friendly, ease to use and secure.
1. User Access Control (UAC) :
Many a times user is prompted with UAC during software installation or for application specific operations.
By default, when Microsoft Window XP is installed on User machine, the Windows XP Setup creates all user accounts as local administrators. This type of users can install, update, and run software since an administrator account has system-wide access. When a user is added to the local administrators group, that user is automatically granted every Windows privilege. Once user get admin privileges it is very easy for any security attacks as all applications runs with admin privileges. So in order to mitigate the impact of security attack such as malwares etc. all users should run as standard user
2. Visit the Windows 7 compatibility Center
3. Run the program as an administrator
4. Limited Permission Issue
5. Compatibility issues with older software
6. Virtual Store
7. Troubleshoot Compatibility
8. Program Compatibility Assistant( PCA )
9. Shims
(more...)
Read more: Chinmay Palei