* "Martin v. Löwis" (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:32:42 +0200) > >> I say, ignore this advice and disable UAC. > > Fine. Can you then see to it that this is mentioned on the Python > > download page? > > I think Thorsten's advice is helpful (in the sense that it solves the > problem, and is IMO pragmatic also),
I can't except this honour, it was Michel's advice and I only seconded. > but I *still* wouldn't put it on the Python download page, for fear of > the flak from the security folks who start screaming that the PSF > should never give such advice. Absolutely correct. Disabling UAC is a major change in the whole security model in Windows - and while one can mention that, it's certainly nothing you should suggest. Thorstn -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list