trouble with gwx3 and windows7

Jimbuna · 10-14-10, 08:41 AM

LOL

K-61 · 10-14-10, 01:27 PM

Where did you install SH3, into a custom directory on C:\ or the default setup? The default setup on W7 is known to cause problems with Windows UAC.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-14-10, 01:34 PM

Unless you disable UAC, which, for a single user with several AV-type programs should be a problem.

I've not had one issue with SH3+GWX in W7, in the Programs folder too.

K-61 · 10-14-10, 01:37 PM

I am new to W7, although somewhat adept with XP as an MCP on XP. I use Norton 360 as my security suite. I have never tried to disable UAC on W7. Is it easy to do; what are the pratfalls of doing so?

Herr-Berbunch · 10-14-10, 01:49 PM

Go to Control Panel, System and Security, Action Center, then under User Account Control, Choose your UAC level.

It means that you don't have to click ok every time a program wants to do something, if you run a tight ship then it shouldn't be an issue, if your security is a bit lax then probably not the best idea.

If you totally rely on 360 then I'd recommend some progs like superantispyware, adaware, malwarebytes. As an MCP on XP you should be more than aware of security.

Scan, scan, rescan, backup, scan again!

K-61 · 10-14-10, 07:58 PM

I run a fairly tight ship, a combination of hardware and software security. Nobody else has access to my PC so I have no fears of others using it and breaching the system. I think I'll experiment with it a bit. Vista and W7 have certainly introduced some new concepts.

10-14-10, 08:26 PM

If your the only one that uses the Computer?
Dump the UAC crap!
You will be much happier and things will go much better.

UAC was introduced because Mommy and Daddy were to busy to
watch what the kids were loading on the Family system.

So MicroSoft took on the Parental role because Mommy and Daddy
are so danged busy they can't handle it.

Next version of Windows will disable shuting off UAC because
MicroSoft feels your not able to decide on your own what can or can not run.
Plus polls show that many people shut it off and still allow dumb arsed
kids on a system with no guidence.

10-14-10, 08:41 AM	#1
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10-14-10, 01:27 PM	#2
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Where did you install SH3, into a custom directory on C:\ or the default setup? The default setup on W7 is known to cause problems with Windows UAC. __________________

10-14-10, 01:34 PM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Unless you disable UAC, which, for a single user with several AV-type programs should be a problem. I've not had one issue with SH3+GWX in W7, in the Programs folder too. __________________

10-14-10, 01:37 PM	#4
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I am new to W7, although somewhat adept with XP as an MCP on XP. I use Norton 360 as my security suite. I have never tried to disable UAC on W7. Is it easy to do; what are the pratfalls of doing so? __________________

10-14-10, 01:49 PM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Go to Control Panel, System and Security, Action Center, then under User Account Control, Choose your UAC level. It means that you don't have to click ok every time a program wants to do something, if you run a tight ship then it shouldn't be an issue, if your security is a bit lax then probably not the best idea. If you totally rely on 360 then I'd recommend some progs like superantispyware, adaware, malwarebytes. As an MCP on XP you should be more than aware of security. Scan, scan, rescan, backup, scan again! __________________

10-14-10, 07:58 PM	#6
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I run a fairly tight ship, a combination of hardware and software security. Nobody else has access to my PC so I have no fears of others using it and breaching the system. I think I'll experiment with it a bit. Vista and W7 have certainly introduced some new concepts. __________________

10-14-10, 08:26 PM	#7
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	If your the only one that uses the Computer? Dump the UAC crap! You will be much happier and things will go much better. UAC was introduced because Mommy and Daddy were to busy to watch what the kids were loading on the Family system. So MicroSoft took on the Parental role because Mommy and Daddy are so danged busy they can't handle it. Next version of Windows will disable shuting off UAC because MicroSoft feels your not able to decide on your own what can or can not run. Plus polls show that many people shut it off and still allow dumb arsed kids on a system with no guidence.