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3.14.0

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HUBX-1480

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Unity Hub requires elevated privileges when hubDisableElevate is set to true in the services-config.json file

Package: Hub

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How to reproduce:
1. Open the services-config.json file (located at C:\ProgramData\Unity\config\services-config.json)
2. Modify it with the code lines provided in the note
3. Install any Editor version via Unity Hub (Installs > Install Editor)
4. Observe the installation of the Editor version

Expected result: Installation proceeds without an elevation (admin rights) request.
Actual result: After the editor download completes, an elevation request appears.

Reproducible with: 3.14.0

Reproduced on: Windows 11
Not reproduced on: No other environment tested

Note:
Modify the services-config.json file by inserting these code lines:
{{"hubDisableElevate": true,}}
{{"machineWideSecondaryInstallLocation": "C:\UnityEditors"}}

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