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UAC is the User Account Control. That is an added security measure to prevent certain manipulations to the system. That would include messing with the system root or the program files, adding or removing programs, installing drivers, installing ActiveX controls, adding or removing user accounts, configuring Windows Update, running programs with Administrator privileges, changing another users files, defragging the drive, etc. It is a way to temporarily grant Administrator privileges without having those privileges available all the time. That way, malware cannot do those things.
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∙ 12y agoUAC asks for credentials in a Secure Desktop mode, where the entire screen is faded out and temporarily disabled, to present only the elevation user interface. This is to prevent spoofing of the UI or the mouse by the application requesting elevation. If the application requesting elevation does not have focus before the switch to Secure Desktop occurs, then its taskbar icon blinks, and when focussed, the elevation UI is presented (however, it is not possible to prevent a malicious application from silently obtaining the focus).
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Describe the purpose of the UAC box in Windows Vista?
its all a bunch of B.S
What is the UAC box?
The UAC prompt is a new feature that was released with Vista. UAC translates to User Access Control and it controls what programs on your PC can access files onto your computer.
Using Windows Vista can you use Device Manager without responding correctly to the UAC box?
yes you can however you can only view the device manager not make any changes.
Can you use device manager without correctly responding to the UAC box in windows 7?
False
How can you tell which version of vista you have installed?
To determine which version of Microsoft Windows Vista you are running:On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click Start.In the search box type: winver and then press Enter.A dialog box displays the version of Windows Vista that you are running.
How do you deactivate uac in vista?
Click Start, type 'msconfig' (w/o the quotes) in the search box, hit enter and click continue on the UAC dialog. Once the System Configuration window opens, click on the 'Tools' tab, Scroll down and click on 'Disable UAC' then click the 'Launch' button on the lower right. When that is done, you will need to reboot the computer. When Windows comes back up, UAC will be disabled.
Can orange box run on windows vista 64 bit?
Yes it works fine.
Where can someone find instructions on how to install Windows Vista?
One can find instructions on how to install Windows Vista directly on Microsoft's personal business website. You can also get instructions that are written from inside a brand new Vista software box.
Can you get Windows Vista gadgets on vista basic?
Yes! If you are referring to Windows Sidebar (The Clock, Calendar etc on the right side of the moniter) You can! Simply typin into the search box on the start menu 'Sidebar' and then select Windows Sidebar.
What command do you enter in the vista start search box or in the XP dialog box to launch the system information utility?
in windows
Why is it best to not disable UAC box?
The UAC box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against Malware installing itself without your knowledge..
Why is it best to not disable the UAC box?
the UAC box can protect your system against users making unauthorized changes and against malware installing itself without our knowledge.
