UAC is a feature in Windows that allows users to restrict access to certain areas of the computer. By default, UAC allows users to have full control over their computer, but it can be used to prevent unauthorized changes from being made.
Windows 10 includes a new feature called User Account Control (UAC). UAC is designed to help you protect your computer by making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access your files and settings. If you want to disable UAC, follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and click Settings.
- Under System, click Advanced system settings.
- Under User account control, click Turn on user account control (UAC).
- If you want to disable UAC for specific programs or tasks, select those programs or tasks from the list and then click Turn off user account control (UAC). ..
What Is UAC?
Windows 10 includes a new security feature called User Account Control (UAC). UAC is designed to prevent unauthorized or inadvertent changes to the operating system. This feature was first a part of the Windows Vista security system and has since been improved with each new version of Windows. ..
Changes to the system can be initiated by users, viruses, malware, or applications. But if the administrator doesn’t approve the changes, they won’t be executed. ..
- changing the password for a computer
- editing or creating a document in a government or educational institution
- creating a new account on an online service
- making a phone call
- using the internet to research information
Task Scheduler is a powerful tool that can be used to automate tasks on your computer. You can make changes to UAC settings, Windows Update configurations, and system-wide files or settings. You can also view or change other users’ files or folders. Finally, you can run apps as administrator and install or uninstall apps and drivers. ..
UAC pops up when you run desktop apps that require admin permissions. You’ll also see it when you want to change important system settings that require admin approval.
Your network is composed of users who use standard user accounts to access their computers. Any processes they launch will be executed using the access rights granted to a standard user.
If you start any apps using Windows Explorer, they will run with standard user permissions. This includes apps included with Windows 10 itself.
For legacy apps, which are not designed with security in mind, additional permissions are often required to run successfully. More permissions are required for actions such as installing new software and changing Windows Firewall configurations, as this requires administrator account level permissions.
If you need to run an app that requires more than standard account user rights, you can restore more user groups to the token in order to manage apps that make system level changes. This allows you to delegate specific permissions and responsibilities to different groups of users. ..
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UAC Slider Levels in Windows 10 and What They Mean
In Windows Vista, there were only two UAC options: On or Off. In Windows 10 however, there are four UAC levels to choose from:
- Normal (default)
- Low
- Medium
- High ..
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer: Notifies you when programs try to make changes to your computer or install software. This level also freezes other tasks until you respond, but it won’t notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
Notify me only when programs/apps try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop): Notifies you when a program tries to make changes or install software on your computer. It doesn’t notify you when you make changes to Windows settings and doesn’t freeze tasks until you respond. If it takes long to dim your computer’s desktop, choose this level only. Never notify: Doesn’t notify you when a program tries to make changes, install software, or when you modify Windows settings. ..
How to Disable UAC in Windows 10
Disable UAC on your computer to make it easier for malicious programs to infect and manage your computer.
If you still want to disable UAC, you can do it by using the Control Panel, Group Policy, Registry Editor, or using a Command Line.
How to Disable UAC Using Control Panel
To turn UAC back on, drag the slider to the security level you want and then click OK. Confirm your selection or enter your admin password if prompted to, and then restart your computer. ..
How to Disable UAC Using a Command Line
netstat -an This command shows the active network connections and their status.
UAC on
How to Disable UAC Using Group Policy Editor
How to Disable UAC Using Windows Registry
To disable UAC on your computer, you will need to first backup the registry.
Take Control of Your Accounts
UAC makes it possible for you to have a basic level system security that helps protect your computer from malicious processes even with a security suite in place.
Did you disable User Account Control on your computer? Let us know in the comments. ..
