How To Disable UAC Popups in Vista
12/04/2008 — RussHow To Disable UAC Popups in Vista
You can disable UAC popups, but it’s a security feature you may want to keep
“Windows needs your permissions to continue.” Are you tired of your computer asking you for permission to continue? User Account Control can be annoying, but you should think twice before disabling it. UAC’s popups 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.
Type “user account” into the Windows Vista Start menu and click on User Account when it appears in the Programs list.
Click on the Turn User Account Control on or off link.
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.
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.
Uncheck the box next to Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer to disable UAC. Click OK to save your changes.
Tip:
Instead of disabling the UAC security feature, create a standard user account and use it for all your computing tasks. When UAC prompts for permission to continue, type an administrator’s password to grant approval. That’s how UAC’s prompts were designed to work, and it really does help secure your computer from attack.
