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> Windows should not install random drivers from the Internet when a non-admin user is logged in. In a perfect world, or at least a tech user world, sure. But
by nolok 5y ago
> Windows should not install random drivers from the Internet when a non-admin user is logged in.
In a perfect world, or at least a tech user world, sure. But there was a compromise to make, either this (and that behavior can be disabled), or user stayed on admin account at all time. Which was the norm for windows since forever. Even on vista people disabled UAC.
From that point of view this is still the more secure outcome, at least the admin hatch is only broken through sometimes, instead of always.
Not saying this shouldn't be improved, but if you look not only at the end result but also at the path to get there, it does make some sense.