Some years ago I wrote a set of bespoke programs for a client, the target platform being XP. One of the programs providing a backup and restore facility for user files with an auto-power down on completion option. The specification required that the user was free to select a list of folders and files.
The client has now come back to me for an upgrade. They are replacing their old hardware and installing new Windows 7 based platforms. Result being UAC comes into play. Most of the upgrade work has been completed OK except for this one program.
To perform the auto-power down it is necessary to get the appropriate Privilege. No problem, that works. I noticed in the MSDN references that there are also Backup and Restore Privileges.
As the program is providing Backup and Restore operations do I need to request these Privileges? At present I am, it works, but it requires the program to run as Administrator.
I suspect that the general terms of 'Backup' and 'Restore' are not the same as defined in the UAC Privileges context. Unfortunately, MSDN does not appear to offer a clear definition of what these Privileges actually mean or when they are required.
Question: Do I need them (considering the user could specify a folder/file in the System folder space)?
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