The second from the bottom notifies you without the dimming scare tactic, however, you'll still get a dialog box confirmation with a yes/no option when you install things. The screen presents a slider with four levels of security, from never notify (bad) to always notify (annoying-it'll warn you when you make your own changes). Type UAC into the Windows 10 or 11 search box to get Change User Account Control Settings.

UAC lives on and will still dim the desktop, but you have the option to turn it off, or at least prevent the screen dimming as you get a different notification. In the old days, when you went to do an install, the screen would suddenly dim and everything seemed to come to a halt, causing several (anecdotal, probably fictional) heart attacks amid the populace. User Account Control (UAC) in both Windows 10 and 11Įver since Windows Vista, User Account Control (UAC) has been there to protect users so the OS can quickly grant administrative rights to software programs that need it-specifically when installing or uninstalling software. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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