Once universally loathed, UAC is now a very useful tool for blocking Windows security threats. Here's how to make sure you're using it appropriately. Quickly, without stopping to think about it, name ...

Windows 11 has its fair share of annoyances, but nothing bugs me more than trying to find specific system settings. Microsoft has been trying to phase out the Control Panel for over a decade, pushing ...

User Account Control notifies you before PC changes that require Administrator-level permissions. It prompts for approval or denial of any initiated changes. If approved, the change is made; if denied ...

You can prevent Windows 10 from dimming and restricting access to the desktop when you get an elevation prompt request, and in this guide, we'll show you how to do it. When you purchase through links ...

If you disable the User Account Control in Windows 10, all programs will have same security clearance as the account you're logged in with. However, disabling that feature is a terrible idea. Sarah is ...

How to automatically deny UAC elevation requests in Windows 10 Your email has been sent For a standard level user of Microsoft Windows 10, any attempt to run or ...

What just happened? Microsoft is on a crusade to kill off any and all traces of "old Windows" in its latest Windows 10 operating system, and though the progress has been slow, the company took another ...