The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Always Install with Elevated Privileges Disabled

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

SV-48347r1_rule The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.

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Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".

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