Windows 10: Is it possible to disable a device while a specific application runs?

I have an IR receiver constantly attached to my computer. One program I use always registers it as a game controller, and stops me from using my actual game controllers in favor of it. Is it possible to automate disabling the IR receiver while the program runs, and re-enabling it after the application closes?

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Is it possible to disable UAC for a specific application for all administrator users on that machine?

I tried the method you indicated to me, but it doesn't work. The application I need to run modifies a registry key and then must be started as an administrator. If I use the method you indicated to me I no longer have that feature. I would like any admin
user can start the application with a double click without UAC.

Thanks anyway!

C.G.

 

Is it possible to disable UAC for a specific application for all administrator users on that machine?

I understand. I honestly think a 3rd party tool will be the way to go for what you need. Best of luck!

- C

 

Hi, if you know or can find a command to disable it, you can write a simple Autohotkey script- for example, a loop that periodically tests to see if your game is running, and if so, disable the device.

(Autohotkey is free and well supported- it can be programmed to test for the presence of a particular process in 1 line).

Probably 5 lines would suffice.

It comes with a comprehensive help file, detailing each command with examples.

AutoHotkey Beginner Tutorial

Or you could create a shortcut to a script that
a. launches the game
and
b. disables the device and exits when you choose.