JAWS – Using the Startup Wizard results in UAC prompt with limited user accounts

JAWS – Using the Startup Wizard results in UAC prompt with limited user accounts

Problem

When a user is logged onto a computer using a limited user account and engage with changing settings in the Startup Wizard they are presented with a UAC dialogue prompting for credentials they do not have.

Applies to

  1. JAWS

Resolution

  1. Most changes in the Startup Wizard do not require elevation as they only affect JAWS ocnfiguration settings that do not otherways affect the Windows system.  However, in order for auto-startup settings to work certain chnges to the Windows registgry are required that will cause a UAC dialogue to appear to request user elevation which a limited user account may not have.
  2. It is recommended in such situations that the user do not attempt to set up auto-startup but skip onto the next screens of the Start Wizard to make changes to other settings.  In order to make the startup changes it will be necessary to have access to admin credentials to elevate the user as necessary for auto-startup.
  3. Alternatiively, for larger software deployments it may be advisable to supply the necessary changes as part of the softwaree deployment stage instead for a more streamlined setup process.  Please JAWS auto-startup registry settings for details.

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