UAC returns to highest setting on almost every reboot


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    UAC returns to highest setting on almost every reboot


    I usually keep it on the 2nd notch but every time I restart the PC, UAC goes back to the highest setting.



    I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and I did an upgrade from Vista Ultimate x64



    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #2

    It may or may not be the cause, but I would tend to think that the problem is due to upgrading from Vista, rather than doing a clean install.
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    seekermeister said:
    It may or may not be the cause, but I would tend to think that the problem is due to upgrading from Vista, rather than doing a clean install.
    If seekermeister is correct, it would be my suggeston to do a clean install, now. The small problem that you have now, will be nothing compared to what may happen in the future. A upgrade, is like washing and waxing an old car, looks great, looks new, but just wait until you get stuck some night.
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  4. Posts : 4,772
    Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
       #4

    LaTropa64 said:
    I usually keep it on the 2nd notch but every time I restart the PC, UAC goes back to the highest setting.



    I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and I did an upgrade from Vista Ultimate x64



    Any ideas?
    Hi Welcome to SF,

    It might be the Protection software.
    What Firewall or Anti-virus application do you use ??
    Also it's worth to create a New Windows Profile ( Administrator ) and try it there
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  5. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Capt.Jack Sparrow said:

    Hi Welcome to SF,

    It might be the Protection software.
    What Firewall or Anti-virus application do you use ??
    Also it's worth to create a New Windows Profile ( Administrator ) and try it there
    I'm using the built in windows firewall and Microsoft Security Essentials for virus/spyware.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    Why not try turning them off, then see if you still have the problem. If problem is solved, good luck. If not we can try another solution. If you can you will be safer if you get off the net.
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  7. Posts : 114
    Windows 7 Eternity Build 7600 RTM Activated x86
       #7

    just turn uac completely off.
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