Sunday, August 1, 2010

How To Disable User Access Control (UAC) Popups in Windows

"Windows needs your permissions to continue."

User Account Control can be annoying, but you should think twice before disabling it. UAC's pop-ups make it simpler to use a standard Vista account since you can temporarily elevate to an administrator account by typing a password. Using a standard user account helps to protect your computer from attack since malware's impact can be limited when not running with administrator rights.
If you still want to disable UAC popups, follow these instructions to disable User Account Control.

(a) Type "user account" into the Windows Vista Start menu and click on User Account when it appears in the Programs list.

(b) Click on the Turn User Account Control on or off-link.

(c) If UAC is currently turned on, you will be prompted for approval. Provide the administrator's password or click Continue if you are sure you want to turn UAC off.

(d) This isn't a time when you should just blindly dismiss the UAC prompt. It's best to use a standard account for your general computing and provide an administrator's password when UAC prompts. It helps protect your computer from attack. If you do turn off UAC, seriously consider the implications and think about turning it back on as soon as possible.

 (e) Uncheck the box next to Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer to disable UAC. Click OK to save your changes.

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