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    how to disable UAC

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ViolentGreen, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. ViolentGreen

    ViolentGreen Notebook Consultant

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    Just started using Vista today...I tooled around in the secuirty features part of the control panel and stopped a lot of crap happening that I don't need, but I wasn't able to turn off the UAC. Can someone point me in the right direction or tell me what I'm missing? Thanks :D
     
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  2. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Unsurprisingly, Microsoft's buried this option pretty deep. Assuming you're using the "new" style Control Panel:

    Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts and Family Safety -> User Accounts -> Turn User Account Control On and Off -> Uncheck the box and click "Apply"

    You'll have to reboot at this point, but when you get back to Windows, you should be free of those irritating pop-ups.
     
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  3. ViolentGreen

    ViolentGreen Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks very much for the speedy help lowlymarine!
     
    ViolentGreen, Jul 24, 2007
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