How would you handle users who don't read dialog boxes? [closed]

Answer 1

I call this the "autopilot" problem.

1. Do not use the OK, Cancel buttons on the bottom of the screen. Look at the way that Vista tries to force users to make a real decision.
2. Disable the buttons for a few seconds, display a "Time to think" timer/progressbar. So the user cannot click on autopilot. Users tend to find this very annoying.