Poll : Have you got UAC enabled or Disabled ?

[noobvious]

I recently enabled mine at default level. I only know it's there if I reboot,and get queried about one program, or if I run Malwarebytes. Other than that, I wouldn't know it was there.

 

[Greg S]

Turned on, highest level

 

[tw33k]

Off

 

[KazeNoKoe23]

I have it enabled on both my machines, at the default setting. It doesn't bother me in the slightest.

 

[WDAexodus]

On at lowest level

 

[pasquanel]

I don't know how anybody tolerates that thing! It apparently uses no logic and squawks at every move one makes it even tries to protect me from Microsoft offerings that are digitally signed! If it does not recognize its own parent what good is it? I just turned it on and the first %@&$!!**! thing it did was disable my Internet connection!
It also is very paranoid of my printer! Good grief this is the best they have to offer?
Just turn the whole blasted computer off thats the safest!:sarc:

 

[kronckew]

i assumed yes means off and no means on. bit confusing, that. anyhow i voted OFF/yes.

 

[Johnson]

I have never heard of any software or drivers not working because of UAC, in fact, I'm pretty sure that i would not install any software that recommended i turn it off.

Hello HexDS

UAC (and Avast's Behavior module) will block the NA icons of software that needs low level access. Now the really stuped part is that the functionality of the software isn't blocked, just the icon.

Two examples: HDD Temperature, I use it on a laptop where temps can become an issue, and NetWorx, which monitors and displays connection speed/duration. Both obviously are rather useless if not seen in realtime.

With UAC, this was the case in Vista and now continues in 7. Setting UAC to low doesn't make a diffference.

This happens at bootup, so no dialog w/ UAC, and w/ Avast, changed it to load last which solves that problem.

 

[Greg S]

I have never heard of any software or drivers not working because of UAC, in fact, I'm pretty sure that i would not install any software that recommended i turn it off.

Hello HexDS

UAC (and Avast's Behavior module) will block the NA icons of software that needs low level access. Now the really stuped part is that the functionality of the software isn't blocked, just the icon.

Two examples: HDD Temperature, I use it on a laptop where temps can become an issue, and NetWorx, which monitors and displays connection speed/duration. Both obviously are rather useless if not seen in realtime.

With UAC, this was the case in Vista and now continues in 7. Setting UAC to low doesn't make a diffference.

This happens at bootup, so no dialog w/ UAC, and w/ Avast, changed it to load last which solves that problem.

I've found one app that does this, HD Tune. What I did for it was created Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt as seen here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11949-elevated-program-shortcut-without-uac-prompt-create.html Then added the shortcut E:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe /run /tn HDTune to Local Machine Run in registry

 

[pezzonovante]

Turned on, set to the maximum level.

 

[monkeys breath]

disabled. found with zonealarm, counterspy, and winpatrol every time uac would popup a warning so would at least one of the three, since they were giving me the same warning i decided under vista and in 7 noth to run uac.

 

[markymark69]

Disabled definatley!! i find the UAC to be very irritating!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Enabled. I like the extra security. Although the poll options are slightly confusing so I'm just clicking yes and assuming it means enabled.

 

[hclarkjr]

here is free program that i use to run UAC in silent mode Download TweakUAC for Windows Vista works with windows 7 too

 

[Johnson]

I've found one app that does this, HD Tune. What I did for it was created Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt as seen here http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11949-elevated-program-shortcut-without-uac-prompt-create.html Then added the shortcut E:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe /run /tn HDTune to Local Machine Run in registry

Thanks Greg for the directions and the heads up on HD Tune, haven't tried running on 7 yet.

One more bit on UAC behavior: can't right click on blank spot of the Task Bar to bring up context menu for split screen - TM and the rest. Never saw complaints on this; anyone else with this particular issue?

 

[Zomby88]

Disabled , I am the only one that uses my computers.
My 12 year old daughters computers , disabled.
She is amazing on the PC , I have taught her well !!

 

[Zomby88]

As long as you are constantly aware of what you are doing, you should be ok, but I would disagree with your complaint of slowing you down though...how long does it take to click on a button.... a second or two.... just my thoughts...

If you make a decision to do something on YOUR computer , do you want something
asking you if it is OK ???

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

As long as you are constantly aware of what you are doing, you should be ok, but I would disagree with your complaint of slowing you down though...how long does it take to click on a button.... a second or two.... just my thoughts...

If you make a decision to do something on YOUR computer , do you want something
asking you if it is OK ???

Nope, but I do want it to ask if its OK for a program to do something.

Its a line of defense against viruses and whatnot. I don't go around telling people to keep their UAC on or anything, personally its their choice to have that extra line of defense.

As for slowing you down, maybe by half a second? The only time I even 'realize' UAC is being annoying is when I read threads like these. Then they are not annoying a few hours later. My brain is funny like that.

 

[Zomby88]

Ya, I agree, going around telling people what to do is rude.

 

[NoN]

Got UAC enable but one notch down from the default setting because i don't want that black faded (all screen windows) pop-up as well as the admin control!

It does helps a lot!