Differences between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 UAC
Hello, I want to know if there is any differences between 32-bit and 64-bit version of Windows 7 UAC? I found that when I use some applications (like WINRAR) in Windows 7 32-bit version it won't has the UAC prompt but in 63-bit version, it will has prompt every time I start the program. Does anyone have idea on it? Thanks!Bismarck Ho (TE022114P)
January 4th, 2011 5:47am

There is no difference. Have you set the compatibility option (Run as Administrator) for the 64Bit WinRAR?"A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code" CLIP- Stellvertreter http://www.winvistaside.de/
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January 4th, 2011 6:20pm

The differences are from the applications. For example, if you install 32bit WinRAR in Windows 7 64bit computer, it can work, however you must received a notice when installing which said that 64bit WinRAR is recommended.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
January 6th, 2011 9:26am

Again Arthur, don't always mark YOUR reply as anwser which is pure speculation. Mark both replies or none as answer. "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code" CLIP- Stellvertreter http://www.winvistaside.de/
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January 25th, 2011 5:39pm

There does seem to be some difference. I also noticed 32-bit does not prompt UAC for some apps requiring elevation with the UAC slider set at the same default level as Windows 7 64-bit. I have tried installing an application that must run elevated and the installation always fails on Windows 7 32-bit unless it is run from within an elevated command prompt (there is no UAC prompt given when clicking on the install file , so I cannot get it to run elevated any other way than from an elevated command line). On Windows 7 64-bit, I can just click on the msi file and it installs without manual elevation.
May 2nd, 2012 5:55pm

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