Can't access or open User Account Controls settings


  1. SJCLee
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Can't access or open User Account Controls settings


    I diabled UAC today because I wanted to delete some files. However, it didn't work so I went back and tried to click on UAC to enable it again, but I can't. The UAC window doesn't pop up. All it does is give a small flash on the screen, if you know what I mean. Help please!
    I also created a new account but I couldn't access UAC either. I restarted my computer 2 times already. What do I do?
    I'm on my only account, which is administrator.
    Last edited by SJCLee; 10 Aug 2012 at 19:24. Reason: modify
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  3. DustSailor
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    Lee, welcome to Sevenforums!

    Try this: SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Then try again to turn it on: User Account Control - UAC - Change Notification Settings
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  4. Layback Bear
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    After doing what DustSailor has suggested and you still are having problems try a restore point before you did all these changes.
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  6. SJCLee
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    Thank you :)
    Oh wow! I did exactly what you told me to do and it worked! Thank you so much!
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  7. SJCLee
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    Layback Bear said:
    After doing what DustSailor has suggested and you still are having problems try a restore point before you did all these changes.
    Thankfully DustSailor's solution helped. Thank you for replying though!
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  8. DustSailor
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    Wow, I am actually surprised. Glad it worked for you. Take care.
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  10. Layback Bear
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    You both did a great job. Happy computing.
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