SuRun on Windows 7 - Worth trying?

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Mrkvonic, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    I've written an article slash tutorial on how to use SuRun with a standard account in Windows 7 with temporary administrator privileges, similar to sudo concept in Linux, including setup & initial configuration, prerequisites, necessary user and group changes, real-life testing with installations and Windows updates, comparison to standard Windows privilege elevation prompts mechanism, other considerations, and more. Take a look.

    http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/surun-windows-7.html


    Cheers,
    Mrk
     
  2. wat0114

    wat0114 Registered Member

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    SuRun is an awesome little utility I've been using for years on my Win7 machine for elevating trusted programs from a user account.
     
  3. mantra

    mantra Registered Member

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    hi
    i agree , does it work 100% under w7 ,but under w8.1 and 10?
    nice guide
     
  4. wat0114

    wat0114 Registered Member

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    Yes & yes


    -http://kay-bruns.de/wp/software/surun/
     
  5. WildByDesign

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    Unfortunately not fully working on Windows 10 x64. Installs and runs, but zero access to SuRun settings (whether through control panel or surun /setup) and therefore zero ways to elevate ant processes with SuRun. Also dramatically slows down UAC prompts.
     
  6. safeguy

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