UIAccess applications will not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECCD-2, ECCD-1

SV-32438r1_rule UIAccess applications will not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.

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This check verifies whether User Interface Accessibility programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts for a standard user.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop” to “Disabled”.

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