Smart UAC

> security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
> automatically, i.e. not prompt the user. "

> It would really improve UAC if it had some "smarts". Once a user explicitly
> approves a privilege elevation, especially if a password is typed in, the
> security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
> automatically, i.e. not prompt the user.
>
> I am primarily a Windows user but have worked with Mac OS X and Linux and
> this is consistent with their approach. I am a developer. I have worked for
> Symantec and other security firms in the past.
>
> It could be a checkbox on the prompt (default off), that inhibits UAC prompt
> for 5 minutes or so and automatically elevates permissions (doesn't leave
> permissions elevated, they return to user mode but elevates when needed)
>
> If it is possible to determine "related" requests (e.g. for a particular
> install) there could be an option for elevating all requests or just
> "related" requests.
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