Windows 2008 - Must disable UAC
I answered my own problem in another post, but to anyone that is having repeated problems installing Exchange 2007 SP1 on Windows Server 2008 because it doesn't have permission to write to its own setup logs there is a simple answer: Disable UAC and you will have no more problems. This one had me stumped for a while. *Note - to disable UAC, it is the same as in Vista: Go to Control Panel | Users, and it is an option in there.
February 26th, 2008 8:35am

You can also run MSCONFIG and go to theTools tab. Itsat the bottom. Just click an run.
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February 28th, 2008 8:28am

Is there a CLI to do this?
July 22nd, 2009 7:27pm

UAC is a security feature that should be turned on.Run the setup program with "run as admiinistrator"lasse at humandata dot se, http://anewmessagehasarrived.blogspot.com
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July 23rd, 2009 12:21pm

If you select "DISABLE UAC" in MSCONFIG, it will show you the CLI in the Bottom .....
July 24th, 2009 1:05pm

UAC is a security feature that should be turned on . Run the setup program with "run as admiinistrator" lasse at humandata dot se, http://anewmessagehasarrived.blogspot.com This is not always going to be the answer. Not everyone's needs for features and security are the same, hence the ability exists to turn it off. We have one 2008 server that we really struggled with, trying to fit all the functionality that we needed into the new UAC model/feature. Ultimately we had to disable UAC. Thankfully we all get to make these choices and of course live with any downsides that may exist (either way).
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August 1st, 2009 2:14am

That is true that sometimes applications dont work ok with UAC, but Exchange is one application that do work ok with UAC turned on.lasse at humandata dot se, http://anewmessagehasarrived.blogspot.com
August 2nd, 2009 9:28am

Using administrator account is not a solution for a web application.
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September 7th, 2010 10:57am

Ditto SQL Server Reporting Services. We are not able to utlize Report Manager role settings with groups when UAC is enabled even the individual users in the group are able to be view reports when assigned those priviledges. I was hoping Windows Server 2008 did not utilize UAC. I am disappointed that it does.Edward R. Joell MCSD MCDBA
June 28th, 2011 10:24am

Same applies with WMI. UAC screws that up completely!
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June 29th, 2011 3:33am

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