必须在Windows 7中为msi提示UAC

Question

I am trying to create an Installation package (MSI) using the Microsoft setup project which requires admin privileges.

On Windows 7, the UAC prompt does not show up. Message window says need admin permissions.

How to make Windows 7 prompt UAC for a non-privileged user?

When a non-privileged user on windows 10 tries to install the MSI, it automatically prompts the UAC window.

Answer 1

Set the Package element's InstallPrivileges attribute to elevated . Or better, if you're creating a per-machine package, set the Package element's InstallScope attribute to perMachine and it will do the right thing for you.

<Product ...>
  <Package InstallScope='perMachine' />