[Feature request] Installation as local user (with admin privileges)

[treysis]

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Description of the Issue

Currently, installation of Notepad++ requires access rights elevation (i.e. running as admin user) and sparks a UAC prompt. This requires that the admin first of all trusts the installer, but also prevents installation for users without admin rights. Running a portable version is not a good workaround, as it limits the capability of swift security updates and lacks explorer (right-click) integration.

There were some similar feature requests in the past, but I think it is time to revisit:
#388
#3425

I believe today the stance has changed so that app installations on a per-user level are a common thing. Especially since Microsoft Store with its app became more famous and moreover with the launch of Windows Package Manager (a.k.a. winget) and its success among users allowing a user install of Notepad++ is a valid request.

Describe the solution you'd like.

I am not exactly sure what options NSIS offers, but I can think of the following solutions:

1. commandline switch
2. spawn UAC prompt and fall back to per-user install if no elevated privileges are granted

Generally, per-user installs should go into %LocalAppData%\Notepad++

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