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What is User Account Control (UAC) in Windows, and can I turn it off?

User Account Control, or UAC, is a security mechanism built into Windows. Here's how to change its protection level and whether you should disable it.

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app ...
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Use This Setting to Easily Control Windows User Permissions

Windows displays a User Account Control (UAC) prompt whenever you attempt to install or run an existing application as an administrator. If you want additional control over your account's ...