The Windows User Account Control (UAC) is an important security feature designed to help protect your computer from malicious software and unauthorized access. It works by prompting you for permission when a task requires administrative privileges. By default, UAC is enabled in Windows, however it can be disabled or tweaked to suit your needs.
If you are looking to disable or customize the UAC settings on your system, the best place to start is in the Control Panel. To begin, open the Control Panel and look for the User Accounts and Family Safety section. Here you will find the User Accounts icon. Click on this icon to open the User Accounts window.
Once the User Accounts window is open, select the User Accounts option from the left-hand navigation panel. This will display a list of user accounts on your computer. Select the account you would like to customize the UAC for and then click the Change User Account Control Settings link at the bottom of the page.
This will open the UAC settings page. Here you will be able to customize the various settings for your account. By default, the UAC is enabled and set to always notify you when changes are made to your computer. To disable the UAC entirely, simply slide the bar at the top of the window all the way down to Never Notify.
Once you have made the necessary changes, simply click the OK button to save your settings. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
That’s all there is to it! Remember, disabling the UAC could leave your computer vulnerable to malicious programs and other security risks. Make sure you are only disabling the UAC as a last resort.