pushing out software that "requires" admin rights

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How did you create a Distribution point ?
To publish or assign a computer program, you must create a distribution point on the publishing server (I am sure, you must have done that already)
However, FYI... Here are the steps

create a distribution point
Log on to the desired server  as an administrator.
Create a shared network folder where you will put the Microsoft Windows Installer package (.msi file) that you want to distribute.
Set permissions on the share to allow access to the distribution package.(Authenticated Users should have READ permissions)
Copy or install the package to the distribution point.
Assign a Package
Computer configuration / Policies / Software Settings / Software installation
Right-click Software installation, point to New, and then click Package.
In the Open dialog box, type the full Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path of the shared installer package that you want. For example, \\FileServer\Share\software.msi

Important: Do not use the Browse button to access the location. Make sure that you use the UNC path to the shared installer package.
Click Open.
Click Assigned, and then click OK. The package is listed in the right pane of the Group Policy window.
Close the Group Policy snap-in, click OK, and then quit the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in or gpmc.
When the client computer starts, the managed software package is automatically installed.
Along with Software Distribution policy, you can set another policy "Always install with elevated privileges"
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer 
This policy directs Windows Installer to use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

This policy extends elevated privileges to all programs. These privileges are usually reserved for programs that have been assigned to the user (offered on the desktop), assigned to the computer (installed automatically), or made available in Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. This policy lets users install programs that require access to directories that the user might not have permission to view or change, including directories on highly restricted computers.

If you disable this policy or do not configure it, the system applies the current user's permissions when it installs programs that a system administrator does not distribute or offer.

Caution : Skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this policy grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this policy is not guaranteed to be secure.

 Important: This policy appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this policy effective, you must enable the policy in both folders.
Hope that helps.

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