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copied!<p>From what I understand, I believe what you're asking about is possible.</p> <p>In addition to remote control software, test automation software and accessibility apps for those with disabilities also need a way to interact with protected UI and the secure desktop.</p> <p>Regarding the issues UAC presents for remote control software, see:</p> <p><a href="http://www.uvnc.com/vista/" rel="nofollow">http://www.uvnc.com/vista/</a></p> <p><a href="http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.platformsdk.security/browse_thread/thread/acb3a0ccb7682506/d05b0a3026366423" rel="nofollow">http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.platformsdk.security/browse_thread/thread/acb3a0ccb7682506/d05b0a3026366423</a></p> <p>Those links contain info on how the UltraVNC project works around UAC. UltraVNC is open source, so the code might be a good resource as well.</p> <p>I think the solution to this type of problem probably always involves delegating high-integrity tasks to a service. I don't think there's any other way around it (besides disabling various UAC settings).</p> <p>And needless to say, writing an app that has an unusually high level of control over the system is a tricky matter - a lot of care must go into the design to make sure it's safe for use without exploitation. :)</p> <p>See also:</p> <p><a href="http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vista-security/SubvertingVistaUAC.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vista-security/SubvertingVistaUAC.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vista-security/VistaSessions.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vista-security/VistaSessions.aspx</a></p> <p><a href="http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowssecurity/thread/4aadadbd-fc3d-4239-ba0f-4d81f17ec938" rel="nofollow">http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowssecurity/thread/4aadadbd-fc3d-4239-ba0f-4d81f17ec938</a></p>

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