Disable UAC - Windows 7
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So true.
Far from normal. You probably have an issue elsewhere if the application is trying to elevate permissions every time it runs.
Why are you running A/V if you know what you're doing? Why are you disabling UAC, a decent security feature, if you know what you're doing? Why is your system misbehaving if you know what you're doing?
If malware manages to get system-wide privileges, you're going to need more than MBAM & MSSE to clean it up.
My system is running fine and is virus/malware free, UAC is just an annoying popup that constantly asks if I am aware I'm trying to install/open a program, I know I want to install/open a program, thats why I clicked on the .exe file
It's always good to have an AV program, even if it never picks anything up.
Repetative much? lol My system isn't misbehaving, I just hate constant popups from UAC asking me if I meant to do something, IMO it's only people who don't know about computers that should have UAC switched on, like I said, I'd expect everyone on here to have it switched off, it's just an annoying little interuption
Your system isn't running fine if UAC pops every time you open an application.
Let's get this straight. You allow every single application to elevate privileges but you still run AV? Haha. So much for knowing something about computers. You're dramatically decreasing the effectiveness of any anti-virus as soon as you disable UAC.
Let's get this straight. You allow every single application to elevate privileges but you still run AV? Haha. So much for knowing something about computers. You're dramatically decreasing the effectiveness of any anti-virus as soon as you disable UAC.
UAC only pops up to ask if I'm sure I want to make xxx change or want to open a program, the antivirus is purely to catch viruses and stuff like tracker cookies etc...
UAC pops up even when I change my password, open device manager etc... and there's just no need for it
My system is running fine, I disabled UAC for the pure and simple reason that its annoying being asked if I want to do something, like I said, I click on it, I want it to open, don't ask me 3 times if I'm sure.
I've had my current system since Christmas and never run into any issues since turning off UAC, this is just another page file arguement all over again lol
Maybe it depends on what level you have it set to, my point is, I've never run it and never run into any issues.
My understanding of UAC was that the admin of the PC set it to stop the rest of the family from installing crapware and toolbars on the system
My understanding of UAC was that the admin of the PC set it to stop the rest of the family from installing crapware and toolbars on the system
I've always disabled it, and still will in the future. Only because I know what I'm doing and only I use my PC. I've built PC's for friends and family and I leave it on, if they want to disable it I'll glady help but unless there tech savvy I always recommend leaving it on.
At stock settings its not set on high is it? what I'm saying is, maybe mine was, for whatever reason, I deem it a useless annoyance, thus it's offNo. It doesn't. It might come up when Firefox is updating, but if it pops up every time you open a program like that, then either there's something wrong with your system or (more likely) you're just exaggerating the effect of UAC enormously.
Again, why do you keep saying it pops up 3-4 times? Unless you're installing stuff, it pops up once!
And once again just to remind you, I and many of my other friends (some of which who don't have a clue in PC stuff) have had no problems with our PCs/laptops, spyware, viruses etc. in the last 2 years or however long it is since we have had the security stuff setup with UAC turned off (SHOCK HORROR)
Haha. That argument is the 21st-century version of 'I don't think smoking harms your health, 'cos my granddad smoked 40 a day and he lived until he was 96!' Random anecdotal evidence really isn't a good guide to whether something's generally a good idea or not.
Why is it that the people who are most adamant about UAC being rubbish are the ones who are least aware of the facts? It's one thing turning off security features if you completely understand the advantages and disadvantages, but I get the feeling you really don't.
Like I said, I've been running my current system since Christmas, with UAC off and it's still up and running perfectly, thus, UAC can't be that essential can it.
Just accept (like the page file argument) it doesn't make a difference whether it's on or off
So in exchange for bypassing a prompt which takes .5 seconds to dismiss you'll globally allow everything to run as admin, including silent installs (which you might not get the option or have manually invoked). Unless you spend half your time at the PC installing and removing programs it's hardly a big trade off. But whatever, it's not like there are any sysadmins who know that they are talking about here 
So in exchange for bypassing a prompt which takes .5 seconds to dismiss you'll globally allow everything to run as admin, including silent installs (which you might not get the option or have manually invoked). Unless you spend half your time at the PC installing and removing programs it's hardly a big trade off. But whatever, it's not like there are any sysadmins who know that they are talking about here
Yeah I pretty much do that, sad I know. Like I've said before, I (and loads of others judging by this thread) don't need/want a prompt asking me if I meant to do something. Why is that so difficult to compehend?
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I always find that CPUID Hardware Monitor tends to trigger UAC every time I start it.
@Mattus
Once again, you fail to notice the most important part like the others.........
In that time me and my friends have had no problems whatsoever with UAC turned off and comodo, peerblock, nod 32 AV installed (sorry nathenE...... I meant the "snake oil" products)
Just like to point out once again, go and look at all the rewards that those have received for being best security software etc.
The way some people here react and type the typical "haha" etc. make it out that, if you don't have it turned on, you don't have a clue at all and that your computer is in a huge amount of danger
Once again, you fail to notice the most important part like the others.........
In that time me and my friends have had no problems whatsoever with UAC turned off and comodo, peerblock, nod 32 AV installed (sorry nathenE...... I meant the "snake oil" products
)Just like to point out once again, go and look at all the rewards that those have received for being best security software etc.
The way some people here react and type the typical "haha" etc. make it out that, if you don't have it turned on, you don't have a clue at all and that your computer is in a huge amount of danger
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+1 Nexus - The logical one here
It makes no difference whether UAC is off, as long as you know to untick "install xxxx toolbar" when installing certain programs, UAC is pointless, its just like having your mother stood behind you saying "did you mean to click on that page"
It makes no difference whether UAC is off, as long as you know to untick "install xxxx toolbar" when installing certain programs, UAC is pointless, its just like having your mother stood behind you saying "did you mean to click on that page"
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Sorry, only seen your post now.
The supposedly "snake oil" products that I use are:
- comodo firewall
- eset NOD 32 AV
- Peerblock
- And of course the router's built in firewall
Oh and did I link this before? I probably have, but as usual is disregarded completely
:This site is very popular and the companies actually pay these guys to test their products to give feedback on how to improve their security software etc. oh and surprise surprise, comodo comes out first!
http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge/results.php
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