Posts under UAC tag.

This app can’t open, App can’t open while User Account Control is turned off

If you can’t open an App while User Account Control is turned off, in Windows 10 and you receive a message This app can’t be opened or activated when UAC is disabled, then you need to enable the UAC. You […]

Change, Enable, Disable User Account Control settings in Windows 10

Microsoft has made the implementation of the User Account Control settings much friendlier on Windows 8/10. After getting feedback that in Windows Vista, that the User Account Control or UAC prompt would often irritate users, due to its frequent appearance, Microsoft […]

Cannot change User Account Control (UAC) settings on Windows 10

If you are unable to or cannot change the User Account Control settings on Windows 10/8, you can try the following suggestions.  The User Account Control basically notifies you before changes are made to your PC – not all changes, but […]

Create elevated Shortcut to run Program bypassing UAC Prompt in Windows 10/8/7

The User Account Control or UAC basically notifies you before changes are made to your PC – not all changes, but only those which require Administrator level permissions. Whenever you run some programs, you will get to see the UAC […]

Why I prefer using WinPatrol – Review & Free Download

Windows User Account Control (UAC) allows you to set up Windows 8 for alerting you when you or any program makes certain changes to the computer. It is a very useful security feature; but more than often, it is irritating […]

Security Enhancements in Windows 7

Windows 7 builds upon the strong security lineage of Windows Vista and retains and builds upon the development processes and technologies that have made Windows Vista the most secure version of the Windows client to date.