How to enable UAC on Windows 10, 8,1, 8

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Managing theWindows 10, 8in built features and programs is easy as Microsoft developed an intuitive OS that can anytime be customized, optimized and personalized. But, for being able to tweak yourWindows 10, 8, 8.1 based device you first have to perform some basic operations and knowing how to enable / disableUACis a must.That’s why in the guidelines from below, I will show you how to easily turn off or turn on theUser Account Controlfeature on yourWindows 10, 8orWindows 8.1system.

As you know, theUAC(User Account Control) tool is used as a security software that can help you protect your data, programs and also the processes that are running on yourWindows 10, 8device. If theUACis enabled you can receive precious info related to the changes that are being performed on your computer. Basically theUser Account Controlnotifies you when changes are going to be made to your computer that requires administrator-level permission.

Of course, this is a useful feature, but in some cases it might get quite frustrating an annoying. So, if you want to enable / disable theUACfeature on yourWindows 10/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1 based device don’t hesitate and follow the guidelines from below.

How to turn off / turn on UAC on Windows 10, 8

There are four options available:

So that’s how you can manage theUser Account Controlservice on yourWindows 10, 8, 8.1 tablet, laptop or desktop. For similar tutorials check out our how to section where you can find relevant step by step guides compatible with yourWindows 10, Windows 8andWindows 8.1devices.

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How to enable UAC on Windows 10, 8,1, 8

How to turn off / turn on UAC on Windows 10, 8