How to Change User Account Controls

The Windows User Account Control, or UAC, is a feature that restricts the ability to change computer settings to the administrator. By asking for your permission to execute a task, UAC prevents spyware, viruses and malware from altering your system. Changing your UACs does not require many steps. Enable a security system such as a firewall if you intend to disable the UAC feature.

Instructions

1. Press the "Windows" key on the keyboard. Place the mouse cursor on "Getting Started" and click "Change UAC settings." This opens the UAC Settings.

2. Change the notification settings to "Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop)" to decrease the security level.

3. Alter the settings to "Always notify me when" to increase the security level of UAC.

4. Place the settings on "Never notify" if you want to disable the UAC feature.

5. Click "OK" once you make the changes you want to the UACs.

References

• Microsoft Technet: User Account Control Step-by-Step Guide
• Microsoft: What is User Account Control?
• Notebooks: How to Change UAC Notification Options in Windows 7