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The original poster is seeking a way to receive prompts for unknown outgoing network connections independent of UAC in Windows 7, preferring a solution that alerts them of new applications attempting internet access without restricting local file operations. The response clarifies that UAC is the primary mechanism for generating such prompts and emphasizes its importance for security, implying that alternative methods for such prompts are limited. Overall, the discussion highlights the reliance on UAC for managing application-level prompts related to network access and security.
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pstein

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Since I am the only one using the local computer a disable oftentimes the UAC here in WIn 7.

I am much more worried about unidentifed and unwanted outgoing connections.
So what I need are prompts independently from UAC.

Is there a way (e.g.by using an Addon) to tell the WinFirewall "if you detect a new unknown program which want outgoing/incoming internet access the popup a warning and ask me for further processing".
On the other hand all programs should automatically be able to start and write local files as they want without typical UAC prompts

Is this possible?.

Or is using UAC really to only way of prompting?

Peter
 

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Neemobeer
UAC is the only way to generate the prompt. UAC is a highly recommended feature to have on. UAC prevents applications from bypassing it and gaining elevated rights by running the prompt outside of the regular user session.
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UAC is the only way to generate the prompt. UAC is a highly recommended feature to have on. UAC prevents applications from bypassing it and gaining elevated rights by running the prompt outside of the regular user session.
 

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