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Windows 7: Can't access or open User Account Controls settings

10 Aug 2012  
SJCLee

Windows 7 x64
3 posts
 
 
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 07:24 PM.. Reason: modify
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10 Aug 2012  
DustSailor

Windows 8 Pro with Media Center x64
2,458 posts
Southern California, USA
 
 

Lee, welcome to Sevenforums!

Try this: SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

Then try again to turn it on: Turn User Account Control on or off
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10 Aug 2012  
Layback Bear

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. SP-1
8,766 posts
Northern Ohio
 
 

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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10 Aug 2012  
SJCLee

Windows 7 x64
3 posts
 
 

Thank you
Oh wow! I did exactly what you told me to do and it worked! Thank you so much!
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10 Aug 2012  
SJCLee

Windows 7 x64
3 posts
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Layback Bear View Post
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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10 Aug 2012  
DustSailor

Windows 8 Pro with Media Center x64
2,458 posts
Southern California, USA
 
 

Wow, I am actually surprised. Glad it worked for you. Take care.
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10 Aug 2012  
Layback Bear

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. SP-1
8,766 posts
Northern Ohio
 
 

You both did a great job. Happy computing.
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