UAC is an important security essential developed by Microsoft included in windows operating system inhibits unauthorized person to make undesired changes to your computer. You can turn on or off UAC feature on your computer by the procedure mentioned above in the article.
User Account Control is the most important component of computer which prevents unauthorized usage of your computer and its resources. UAC is introduced by Microsoft in Windows 7 and from that time it is draped with the windows operating system. This feature will obliterate obtrusive efforts of any unauthorized person who tries to misuse your computer. UAC is triggered when anybody try to do major changes in your computer. UAC ensures your computer’s security from unauthorized person as well as protect your computer from malicious software, spyware, virus etc. When a user tries to use your computer when admin permission is required or not is indicated by the following ways:
1. Windows needs your permission to continue: A shield with windows logo blue background in a dialog box appears with a message on your screen for taking your permission to trigger programs which can affects other user’s account.
2. A program needs your permission to continue: A yellow shield with exclamation mark appears on your screen with a message for taking your permission to trigger a program which is not part of windows but have a valid digital signature indicating its name and publisher.
3. An unidentified program wants access to your computer: A yellow shield with question mark appears on your screen with a message that you are intending to start is not recognized by windows and doesn’t possess valid signature. Thus it is possible that it may contain malicious software which can cause problem for your computer. You should allow this application to execute if you obtained it from a trusted source otherwise it is always recommended to halt the execution of the concerned program.
4. This program has been blocked: A red shield with cross sign red background appears on your screen with a message that the program you are trying to start is blocked by the administrator.
UAC is prompted when a user tries to initiate the following task:
· Installing and uninstalling software.
· Configuring Network connection settings.
· Installing Device drivers.
· Modifying UAC settings.
· Configuring Registry files.
· Changing User’s account privileges.
· Modifying Firewall settings.
· Adding or removing users account.
· Configuring Windows update settings.
· Creating and restoring computer backup.
· Installing and modifying ActiveX controls.
· Configuring system settings (making changes in %System root% or C:/program files).
· Creating system image.
· Configuring Network Settings.
· Modifying other’s user data.
Thus it creates a hurdle for everyone who tries to change your computer’s settings. You can disable UAC by following the procedure mentioned below as:
1. Click on the Start button and select Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. In Control Panel window select User Accounts.
3. In the User Accounts window click on the User Accounts to configure the Admin account.
4. Then you have to select Turn User Account Control on or off in the User Accounts task window.
5. You also have to configure Admin Approval Mode to disable UAC. In the Admin Approval mode when the User Account Control message appears on your screen make a click on Continue button.
6. Then clear the checkbox having “Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer” and then click OK to apply changes.
7. For making changes to make affect Restart or Reboot your computer. Click on Restart now to apply the changes or click on Restart later option and close User Accounts tasks window.
Thus UAC might irritate you but it ensures security of your computer. If you are a working professional than it is boon for you and as you can apply restriction and protect your data from theft. If you have any query regarding the procedure then you can contact 1-855-352-1816 or visit www.impcsupport.com. You can also use computer maintenance tools like Registry cleaner, window manager etc to enhance the speed and performance of computer.
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