doumer

Hi folks,
i use the newest version of rivatuner to overclock my gpu what works very well, but vista (ultimate x32) blocks rivatuner at startup (i use the "apply overclocking at windows startup"-option so that i don't have to adjust the overclocking manualy) with the message that some autostart objeckts have been blocked and each time i want to start rivatuner the damn uac pops up and asks me if i want to start this not identified programm or not. any idea how i can get rid of this and don't have to disabel the uac?

nickster_uk

Hi...as you want to keep UAC enabled, the only ways I can think of is to overclock in your BIOS or use another third party program such as SpeedFan or ClockGen?

doumer

hmm...i also used rivatuner under xp and had only good experiances with it....too bad. well then i have to try something other or obey to this stupid uac....thanks anyway

nickster_uk

If you can't find any other alternatives, it may just be an idea to disable UAC. I find it for too restrictive and over-protective and as long as you have good software to protect your PC, you could probably live without it without losing any sleep

dai

right click on it and run as admin

doumer

@nickster_uk: i did this before but i got infected even with kaspersky internet security 7 at max defense

@dai: do this work only once (i guess so, huh?) or will this work for every startup, which is what i desire

dai

if it is in your startup folder it will probably pop up the uac box for you to click ok and then go on loading

johnnywazza

correct me if i'm wrong, but i do believe this is what you're lookin for (copied and saved this from a forum myself ). I use it for rivatuner plus some other apps, works like a charm

The once and for all to fix that VISTA tray BLOCKED APP alert that is quite annoying in that you are alerted with every bootup that your app is blocked and you must allow the app to run each time by giving VISTA permission blessing. Boo on that. So here is the fix:

Remove the startup app that is offending by:

Start----Run----and type in msconfig.exe

Go to STARTUP Tab and remove the app that is blocked by Vista noting on a sheet of paper where the program is run from. If the program app is run from the startup menu, then just go to Start---All Program Files---Startup Folder and remove the app there.

After removing the app, create a app Task using the Task Schedule with full VISTA blessed permission by following the instructions below:

1. Launch the Task Scheduler
Example: Start Menu → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools

2. From the Actions panel on the right, select Create Task...
a. Give the app a name of your choice in the "Name Section"

3. Go to the Security Options on the General tab
a. Select an user account with administrative privileges
b. Select the radio button Run only when user is logged on
c. Check the box Run with highest privileges

4.Go to the Triggers tab and click New...
a. In Begin the task, select At log on
b. In the Settings options, select All users
c. In the Advanced Settings options, check the box Enabled
d. Click OK to close the dialog

5. Go to the Actions tab and click New...
a. For Action, select Start a program
b. In the Settings options, browse for the Program/Script you want to execute on
startup
c. Click OK to close the dialog

6. Go to the Settings tab
a. Check the box Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed
b. Uncheck the box Stop the task if it runs longer than

7. Make any other desired settings

8. Click OK to save and close the task properties

doumer

thx for your instruction johnnywazza, but this doesnt work for me
i exactlly followed the instructions but rivatuner is still blocked and i'm still asked if i really want to execute the programm or not...damit why can't i just create an eception for this damn uac...

johnnywazza

hmm, bugger. I dunno if this'd help, but have u right clicked on rivatuner and gone to properties, under compatibility select run this prog as admin. Dunno if that'll help, but worth a shot. btw merry christmas everyone :D

nickster_uk

Thanks johnnywazza..Merry Christmas to you too

@doumer: have you checked to see if it's possible to overclock in your BIOS...or any more luck with another third party program?

doumer

doesn't help, too.
no i haven't checked any other programm jet...but i will try because there seems no way to start rivatuner properly....anyway thanks to everyone

magistr

I am having that rivatuner issue also in vista 64. I only use vista for gaming, nothing else is installed accept acrobat, msword and a few games, everything else is done via xp. Do you think I would be safe turning off UAC? I plan to overclock my card after I do some research and I want these settings to stick when I boot vista to play games. Thanks.

dai

from rivatuner
System requirements:
Windows 98 (updated MFC libraries required), Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server x32, Windows XP x32, Windows XP x64 edition, Vista x32 or Vista x64 (disabled driver signature checking required).
a lot of people turn uac off