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UAC-free installation

UAC-free installation refers to the capability of installing software packages on Windows without triggering User Account Control (UAC) prompts or requiring administrator rights.^[400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-scoop.md]

This installation mode is characteristic of the Scoop package manager. By default, Scoop installs programs into the user's home directory rather than system-wide folders like Program Files.^[400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-scoop.md] Because the installation occurs within the user's own directory structure, the process does not require administrator privileges, preventing UAC pop-up windows from appearing during the installation or removal of software.^[400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-scoop.md]

  • Scoop
  • [[Package Management]]

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