UAC Prompts me any time I run a program

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  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    UAC Prompts me any time I run a program


    Hi all,

    Every time I try to run a program - firefox, spotify, itunes, microsoft security essentials, hell even windows explorer - I get a User Account Control Prompt. I click allow and I can use my programs just fine, but why is the prompt coming up for EVERY SINGLE program I use, and EVERY SINGLE time?

    I can't even open up things like control panel or my computer without a prompt.

    What's going on, and can I fix this?

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 99
    Windows 7 Professional x32
       #2

    Change it from "alwats notify" level to "default level"
    Thats it
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  3. Posts : 329
    WDS 7 Home Pre.x64
       #3

    spatel93 said:
    hi all,

    every time i try to run a program - firefox, spotify, itunes, microsoft security essentials, hell even windows explorer - i get a user account control prompt. I click allow and i can use my programs just fine, but why is the prompt coming up for every single program i use, and every single time?

    I can't even open up things like control panel or my computer without a prompt.

    What's going on, and can i fix this?

    Thanks!

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  4. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #4

    It is highly recommended to have it at default level. Having it off completely would give malware and hackers full control over your system if it wants it. The prompts are there for a good reason.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It already is at the default level. Keeps happening.

    EDIT: Okay it seems that there's a virus in my computer. It tries to mimic windows 7 antivirus. Im running mbam right now to try to get rid of it.
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  6. Posts : 99
    Windows 7 Professional x32
       #6

    spatel93 said:
    It already is at the default level. Keeps happening.

    EDIT: Okay it seems that there's a virus in my computer. It tries to mimic windows 7 antivirus. Im running mbam right now to try to get rid of it.
    its not give any prompt for web browser in default level

    Try lowering a level 1st level (dont turn off) and see if the problem solve or not and reply
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  7. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #7

    The virus could be the cause of it. Some people have serious issues with the fake Windows 7 antiviruses. You might want to start a thread in system security.
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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I removed the virus - microsoft security essentials is back up and running. cleaned the registries and temp data with ccleaner. Everything seems to be fine except I can't start windows firewall.

    I feel like I am so close to fixing everything haha
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  9. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #9

    Hi,

    Depending on what virus it was (there are lots of flavours of fake Windows 7 anti-virus malware about) you might need to do a bit more work to fully remove it. Can you post your MBAM log file so we can have a look at it?

    Regards,
    Golden
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  10. Posts : 99
    Windows 7 Professional x32
       #10

    spatel93 said:
    I removed the virus - microsoft security essentials is back up and running. cleaned the registries and temp data with ccleaner. Everything seems to be fine except I can't start windows firewall.

    I feel like I am so close to fixing everything haha
    Still you have problem pro as win firewall is not starting
    Scan with mabm in safe mode
    Post your log
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