Running CF without Admin Privileges

5k1ll3r

Can someone please inform me how to run Crossfire without Windows Administrator Privileges? Patcher_CF wont start without them, but I need to run it on a normal user account. How can I achieve this?

fade9

You could disable UAC, go into 'msconfig->tools" and disable UAC, then restart your pc.

5k1ll3r

this sounds horrible. UAC is there for a reason, which is to keep my computer safe. I will certainly not disable it. Is there any sensible way to get the game to work without admin privileges?

ax0

5k1ll3r wrote: »

this sounds horrible. UAC is there for a reason, which is to keep my computer safe. I will certainly not disable it. Is there any sensible way to get the game to work without admin privileges?

I doesn't keep your computer safe.. UAC stand for User Account Control.. if you just disable it, you'll be able to play. If you don't want to, get administrator access or try a right-click on the game "Run as administrator"

That's all you can do.

5k1ll3r

lolz. I know perfectly well what UAC stands for. But you dont seem to know what it does. UAC prevents changes to my files and settings (thats why the well-known dial box pops up). If I disable it, I won't be notified about this anymore and a Virus could practically install itself (because I wouldn't be asked to agree). The problem is, my Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Mouse supports re-allocation of mouse actions to different functions (e.g. I could have the tab key triggered by the mouse so as to see the score). This will only work with apps that do not use admin rights (blame microsoft). I dont see why I shouldnt be able to start cf with normal user rights?
Second, I would like to use CF on a computer without admin rights (Win XP). Is there no SENSIBLE solution for this???

[Greycloak]

No there isn't. In order for the game AND Gameguard to function properly it must be run from an account with administrative privileges. Also, UAC is one of the most ineffective means of preventing changes. It was thrown together by Microsoft to give the impression that it makes your system more secure. In all of the time that I have used Vista I have never once seen an unauthorized program attempting to make changes to files or settings. In any case, disabling UAC wouldn't change the fact that you need admin privileges. If possible use the Run As feature.