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How to disable user account control in windows 7

It is very easy to deal with UAC Settings in windows 7.You dont need to completely disable UAC, if you really dont want to do. Here is the step to be followed to disable UAC in windows 7 Step


1: Access UAC settings by typing UAC in the start menu or control panel search
OR
Go to start -> Control panel - > user accounts




Once you double click on user accounts you will get a window like below. There double click on Change user account control settings option



Now you will get options to change user account control settings. You can move the slide to 4 different posiotions according to your choice. The first is more secure and the last means its disabled











Disable UAC via Registry Editor
1.Type regedit in the Start -> Search bar. 2.GotothefollowingKey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem 3.Locate REG_DWORD: EnableLUA
4.Set the value of EnableLUA to 0.
5.Locate REG_DWORD: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
6.Set the value of ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin to 0
7.Restart


Disable UAC via Group Policy

  1. Type “gpedit.msc” in the Start -> Search bar.
  2. Double-Click: Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options.
  3. Locate: “User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode” and modify to “Elevate without prompt”
  4. .Locate: “User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation” and modify it to “Disabled”
  5. Locate: “User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode” and modify it to “Disabled”
  6. Locate: “User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations” and modify it to “Disabled”
  7. Restart.

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how do you remove that warning message

Windows Vista


In newer versions of Windows, User Account Control (UAC) is implemented to warn users when they are about to complete an action on the computer that could cause damage.


However, these warning messages can become bothersome. Disable UAC to prevent warning messages from being displayed constantly as you use your computer.


Click "Start," then click "Control Panel."


Double click "User Accounts."


Click "Turn User Account Control on or off."


Remove the check from the box, and click "OK." You may need to restart the computer to complete this change.


Windows 7


Click "Start," then click "Control Panel."


Find the search box at the top of the window and type "User Account Control" into it. This will result in a link labeled "Change User Account Control settings." Click the link.


Move the slider to the bottom of the window to disable UAC warning messages completely or to a position in the middle of the window to disable warnings in only certain situations.


Hope this helps


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I cannot access my transcend Elite software as my computer says publisher unknown. What do I do?

This is what I researched on the Microsoft support page. It seems that you have a issue with what is called the UAC (User Account Control>
Here is the explanation: this is from the KB article.
Explaining the User Account Control (UAC) technology
User Account Control (UAC) was a new security-feature and technology introduced first in Windows Vista™ and later migrated and added to Windows® 7.

The way UAC works: When we execute a normal program, UAC first checks if that program has keywords like "setup", "install", "update" etc, using the UAC Installer Detection Technology (IDT) (If is a setup.exe then elevate). UAC also checks the programs manifest file for the "requireAdministrator" tag added in its manifest configuration, if that is found, UAC will then go to the next step. When UAC has confirmed the first step, UAC will check if that program is
blocked by policy or if the programs publisher is blocked, when UAC successfully confirms that it goes to the next step.

When UAC has confirmed the first two steps, it then checks if the publisher of that program is "Windows®" it's self, but in our case it isn't so UAC goes to the next step and checks for a regular publisher. If the publisher is verified (this means also that the program has a valid digital signature) then UAC will prompt with a gray background and gold shield icon: "The application is Authenticode signed and trusted by the local computer".

UAC in Windows® 7: UAC under Windows® 7 is basically the same, except that they done some "small" modifications. But, still the same rules apply in Windows® 7 as in Windows Vista™.

The modern programs under UAC restrictions
Modern applications/programs that run under UAC restrictions have their power to become "trusted"-apps. Programs like Google Chrome or other (e.g. Avast Antivirus, Mozilla FireFox or any other), are put into trusted directories (e.g. C:\Program Files\ and C:\Program Files (x86)\), and they are of course signed with a digital signature [For example: A signature from the VeriSign Time Stamping CA].

Please contact the manufacturer
You will need updated driver set for your External USB storage device usually found at the manufacturers site. You can disable the UAC but this is not recommended.
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i keep getting a message internet explorer has stopped working

I have seen this issue several time and have owned the same laptop. This is how i fixed the issue that you are having. I disabled the User account controls. Im not sure what operating system you are using i will show you how to turn of UAC on both windows vista and windows 7
WINDOWS VISTA

  1. Launch MSCONFIG by the Run menu or search.
  2. Click on the Tools tab. Scroll down till you find "Disable UAC" . Click on that line.
  3. Press the Launch button A CMD window will open. When the command is done, you can close the window.
  4. Close MSCONFIG. You need to reboot the computer for changes to apply.
  5. You can re-enable UAC by selecting the "Enable UAC" line and then clicking on the Launch button.

    WINDOWS 7
    Go to User Account Control Settings.
    Type in UAC, or go to the System and Security applet. Click on the "Change User Account Control Settings" link.714e9df.pngTo turn off UAC, move the slider to the Never notify position, and then click OK. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.865b1d3.pngTo turn UAC back on, move the slider to choose when you want to be notified, and then click OK. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
    You will need to restart your computer for UAC to be turned off.

    This should help cure your problem. Hope this helps you.


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I bought version 3 and it does not work with window 7

Hello,

You have to Disable UAC and problem will disappear.

Below is the link where you find how to do this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-user-account-control-uac-the-easy-way-on-windows-vista/

Cheers,
Mike

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