Do you have UAC on/off?

Do you have UAC turned on or off?

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FredeGail

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This would be interesting..

Best Regards,
FredeGail
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)Intel® Core™ i5-2500K ProcessorKingston DDR3 HyperX 1600MHz 8GBASUS GTX 560 TI DirectCU II 900MHz
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Brewed
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-2500K Processor
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
Memory
Kingston DDR3 HyperX 1600MHz 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX 560 TI DirectCU II 900MHz
Sound Card
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER LCD P246HBD 1920x1080 (24") - Dell 1280x800
Screen Resolution
ACER LCD P246HBD ~ [1920X1080] - DELL ~ [1280x800]
Hard Drives
500 GB WD Caviar SE116 7200rpm SATA2
PSU
Corsair 750W Power Supply
Case
Coolermaster CM Scout
Cooling
Zalman FS-C77 Fatal1ty CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Coolermaster Sentinel Advanced
Internet Speed
[↓ 10 MB/s DL] [↑ 1 MB/s UL]
Other Info
- ROCCAT™ Kave – Solid 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
- Not overclocking
Thanks for the poll. I have it turned on, I never turn it off. I want to run as much as a can with a limited user account, but remain effective at getting real work done in as efficient of a manner as possible. UAC is a happy medium for me.

Also, I'm a Linux user that has used and relied on the sudo system for years. This UAC approach just makes sense to me, and isn't a hassle at all in my eyes.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timingsEVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Switched on at default level because it isn't intrusive, security features get disabled if UAC is disabled and shark007 codec pack requires it to be enabled to function.
 

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7 ultimate x64i7 920 @ 3.5ghz6gb corsair dominatorGigabyte Geforce GTX 460 1GB SLI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
7 ultimate x64
CPU
i7 920 @ 3.5ghz
Motherboard
P6t Deluxe
Memory
6gb corsair dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 460 1GB SLI
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung BX2450
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 7200.11 1Tb; WD green EADS 1TB
PSU
corsair tx750
Case
CM HAF 922
Cooling
coolermaster V8 + standard case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Classic Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
256k :P
Always on. No sense taking chances. . .I been using it on my Mac since the beginning of OS X, so using it with Win 7 just makes perfect since.:D
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, K...AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GBATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion a4302f
OS
Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11
CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz
Memory
12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
1. Dell 23" SP2307, 2. Mitsublishi 40" HDTV, Hannspree 25"
Screen Resolution
1. 2048x1152, 2. 1920-1080, 3. 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Int: 1 120 Gig SSD i
1 - 2.5" 500 USB External HDD
1 -1 Tb USB External HDD
Case
Mid Tower
Cooling
Standard Fans - 5 fans (very quiet)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
10 Mbit (realistically 500 Kbit - 1.2 Mbit)
Other Info
Speakers - Bose Desktop (Excellent Sound)
1 external CD|DVD\Blue-ray Recorders/Players (Sony)
Always on :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 BitIntel Core i7-2630QM 2.00GHz4 Gb ddr3Nvidia 520 1G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Insporon N7110
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.00GHz
Memory
4 Gb ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 520 1G
Monitor(s) Displays
1600 X 900
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
500 GB + 500 GB
Internet Speed
1 mb
I voted off, because it is disabled on my desktop,which is what I use the most, but I do leave it on at default level on my netbook.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 (desktop)Intel Core 2 Duo E84002x 2GB OCZ DDR II SDRAM PC2-6400NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
OS
Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 (desktop)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R
Memory
2x 2GB OCZ DDR II SDRAM PC2-6400
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2009m(primary), Acer P191W
Screen Resolution
1600x900, 1440x900
Hard Drives
Internal:WD Caviar Black 640GB 32MB cache 7200RPM
External:Samsung Story Station 1TB HDD desktop drive
500GB Toshiba portable drive
PSU
Antec Earthwatts EA500D
Case
Antec Sonata III
Cooling
4 fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wave
Mouse
Logitech M-SBF90
Internet Speed
Slow due to home Wireless-G router
Antivirus
MSE, Hitman Pro, Malwarebytes
Browser
Chrome and Palemoon
Other Info
Laptop....Acer 5750Z-4835
15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit LCD Display: (1366x768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
Intel® Pentium® Processor B940 (2.0GHz, 2MB L3 cache)
Windows® 7 Home Premium,500GB Hard Drive,4GB DDR3 RAM, Intel® HD Graphics,8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader,802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Chrome and Palemoon, MSE, Hitman Pro
I don't like UAC much, so mine is disabled, or sometimes partially on. Glad we have the adjustment abilities in Win7. :)
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Athlon 2.3 GHzDDR3 - 3 GBATI Radeon 4250 - 256 MB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron HTPC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Athlon 2.3 GHz
Memory
DDR3 - 3 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 4250 - 256 MB
Monitor(s) Displays
20" Acer Monitor
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
500 GB SATA
Keyboard
Dell Default
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless
Internet Speed
3 MBPS
On.

In all honesty, at first it was a nuisance to me & I hated it.

But over time I've grown used to it and it no longer bothers me. In fact, Im at the point I actually like it.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel Core i7 2700k8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgebacks @1866EVGA GTX570 SC
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom (Self Build)
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 2700k
Motherboard
eVGA P67 SLI
Memory
8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgebacks @1866
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX570 SC
Sound Card
XiFi Titanium HD
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2453V
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel 320 80GB -- Intel X25-V 40GB --WD Black 1TB x2 -- WD Blue 640GB
PSU
Seasonic x750
Case
Corsair 600T SE White
Cooling
eVGA Superclocked CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg
Antivirus
Kaspersky
Browser
IE
Other Info
LG BD/DVD
Mine's almost always on(level 3,w/o dimming the desktop), except when it interferes with proper installation of software, which happens rarely.
I admit, it was a bit annoying at first with all the nagging, but I've gotten quite used to it by now.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel C2D E8400@4Ghz OC4x2GB Kingston HyperX 8500@1066MhzNvidia GTS450 OC
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom/DIY
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel C2D E8400@4Ghz OC
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q-E, bios 2101
Memory
4x2GB Kingston HyperX 8500@1066Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTS450 OC
Sound Card
Onboard SoundMax
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 17"
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
WD6402AAEX-640GB(system), WD10EALX-1TB(storage), other external disks & docking stations
PSU
Corsair TX-750 V2
Case
Custom Tower
Cooling
Air: Arctic Cooling 2xF8 & F12; Akasa AK-968, 2xAK-HD-BL
Mouse
Gigabyte M6900
Internet Speed
10M/1M

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 ProIntel Core i7-4770K (3.5Ghz)32 gig Corsair Dominator Platinum (4x8Gig)Sapphire Tri-X R9 Fury
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built by me.
OS
Windows 10 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770K (3.5Ghz)
Motherboard
Gigabyte G1 Sniper 5 (F10 Bios)
Memory
32 gig Corsair Dominator Platinum (4x8Gig)
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Tri-X R9 Fury
Sound Card
Soundblaster ZXR
Monitor(s) Displays
NEC PA242W 24" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
Primary - Samsung 850 Pro (512gig), Samsung 840 Pro (256gig), 2TB WD Caviar Black.
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000 G2
Case
Cooler Master HAF X
Cooling
Corsair H100i with Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Wave
Mouse
Logitech Performance MX
Internet Speed
High Speed Cable
Antivirus
Norton Security
Browser
IE11
Other Info
Memory Timings - 1866MHz @ 9-9-9-27-1T @ 1.5 volts
Use It

Always on at default level. When I first started to use it (Win 7, skipped Vista) It was really bothersome. I loaded a third party tool bar which I start in administrator mode when I boot. The apps that I put icons for in the bar come up in admin mode and I do not get a UAC prompt. That has alleviated the amount of UAC prompts that I get and I have now adapted to the ones that I do get and they are not bothersome. I would now prefer to run with UAC on.
 

My Computer My Computer

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win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1I3770KG Skill F3-14900CL9-4GBXL x 4NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 + Intel 4000
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
BGC (Bob's Garage Crew)
OS
win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
I3770K
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
Memory
G Skill F3-14900CL9-4GBXL x 4
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 + Intel 4000
Sound Card
Realtek HD 5.1 (MOB)
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VW224T (1)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
SATA Corsair Force GT 2.5" 180GB (System) Sata 3
OCZ Vertex3 120GB
OCZ Vertex 2 120GB 2.5" SATA II
ST31000524AS 1000.2GB
WD15EARS (External)
PSU
CoolerMaster 1000 Watt
Case
CoolerMaster HAF X
Cooling
CPU -- CoolerMaster 520N
Keyboard
MS Wireless 3000 V2
Mouse
MS Wireless 3000 V2
Internet Speed
Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Browser
IE9
Other Info
AMI Bios 1805
OC'd 3%
Always off.

In 30+ years of computing I've learnt to be careful.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 64 bitAthlon X4 955 Black edition8GB DDR21x Radeon 4890
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Mesh 955 XGS
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
Athlon X4 955 Black edition
Motherboard
ASUS M4A78 Pro
Memory
8GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
1x Radeon 4890
Monitor(s) Displays
IIyama ProLite E2208HDS
Screen Resolution
1920X1080p
Hard Drives
2x 1TB Samsung SATA2
1x 320GB IDE
PSU
600 watt
Cooling
Standard
Keyboard
MS wireless 6000
Mouse
MS wireless laser 7000
Internet Speed
Not as fast as it should be......
Always ON, at tightest setting.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Microsoft Windows 10 Professional / Windows 7...Intel i5-357016GB DDR3AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional / Windows 7 Professional
CPU
Intel i5-3570
Motherboard
Lenovo Mahobay
Memory
16GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB
Sound Card
(1) Realtek HD Audio (2) AMD HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG LS192WS
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 @ 32bit color
Hard Drives
(1) SUV300S37A/120G (2) ST3500413AS SATA Disk Device AHCI mode enabled.
PSU
Corsair HX620
Case
Thermaltake V4 Black Edition
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Artic Silver 5 on CPU/GPU
Keyboard
Dell SK-8115
Mouse
Razer Copperhead with MAPED mat (awesome!)
Internet Speed
100 Mbps up/down
Browser
Chrome
Here UAC is off.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i5 4440 @Stock4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 4440 @Stock
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z97 D3H
Memory
4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2417H
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung EVO 850 120GB / Toshiba DT01ACA050 1TB 7200prm 32MB
PSU
Riotoro Onyx 750W
Case
NZXT H500 Black-Red
Cooling
Stock CPU + NZXT 120mm + 2x120mm red fans
Keyboard
Modecom Volcano Lanparty
Mouse
Asus ROG Gladius / DeepCool E-Pad Plus
Internet Speed
DOCSIS 50/3 Mbit
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Asus K55VJ(i5 3210M, GT635M / 2GB, 8GB DDR3, 500GB HDD)
Always on at Win default level.

MS has more experience than myself at knowing what will provide the best level of protection so I'll take their advice.

Folks are generally lazy and that is what writers or malware/viruses have learned, they look for any vunerability and usually that is human laziness and being too comfortable with a situation.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

win 7 home premium 64 bitcore i5 7606 gbati 5450
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
hp pavilion 6680t
OS
win 7 home premium 64 bit
CPU
core i5 760
Motherboard
iona (from MSI)
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ati 5450
Sound Card
real tek 888

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 BitIntel Core i7-2630QM 2.00GHz4 Gb ddr3Nvidia 520 1G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Insporon N7110
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.00GHz
Memory
4 Gb ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 520 1G
Monitor(s) Displays
1600 X 900
Screen Resolution
1440*900
Hard Drives
500 GB + 500 GB
Internet Speed
1 mb
Off, off, off ;)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
Always on, default setting. No more of a hassle than acknowledging that there are Windows Updates available for downloading. Really don't understand why some folks get upset over an extra mouse click or two every once in a while. :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Pro 64-bitIntel i5 2.4 Ghz8GB DDR3Intel HD 3000
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sony Vaio VPCEB47GM Laptop
OS
Win 7 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel i5 2.4 Ghz
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD 3000
Sound Card
IDT High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6 WGXA Anti-Glare LED
Screen Resolution
1280x800
Hard Drives
640Gb 7200rpm
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
Opera (primary) with IE9 backup
UAC annoys the piss out of me, and I have had it off since the moment I could (after installing MSE and comodo, and running a full scan)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

W7 Professional x64AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.10 GHzPNY XLR DDR3 1600 4x2GBNVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (fermi) 1GB GDDR5
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Pugh Technologies
OS
W7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.10 GHz
Motherboard
MSI 870A-G54
Memory
PNY XLR DDR3 1600 4x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (fermi) 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892 onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VE205t, Viewsonic VX2035WM
Screen Resolution
1600x900, 1600x1050
Hard Drives
977GB Hitachi Hitachi HDS721010CLA332
244GB Western Digital WDC WD2500AAJS-65B4A0
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAJS-00A8B0
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00UU3A0
PSU
Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W
Case
ThermalTake Armor A90 Mid Tower
Cooling
3x 120mm in, 1x 120mm & 200mm out, self built hydro-cooler
Keyboard
Logitec 55
Mouse
Razer Deathadder
Internet Speed
20 Mbps D/L, 9 Mbps U/L
Interesting answers.

If somebody wants to make this sticky, you have my permission.

Best Regards,
FredeGail
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)Intel® Core™ i5-2500K ProcessorKingston DDR3 HyperX 1600MHz 8GBASUS GTX 560 TI DirectCU II 900MHz
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Brewed
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-2500K Processor
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
Memory
Kingston DDR3 HyperX 1600MHz 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX 560 TI DirectCU II 900MHz
Sound Card
Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER LCD P246HBD 1920x1080 (24") - Dell 1280x800
Screen Resolution
ACER LCD P246HBD ~ [1920X1080] - DELL ~ [1280x800]
Hard Drives
500 GB WD Caviar SE116 7200rpm SATA2
PSU
Corsair 750W Power Supply
Case
Coolermaster CM Scout
Cooling
Zalman FS-C77 Fatal1ty CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G15
Mouse
Coolermaster Sentinel Advanced
Internet Speed
[↓ 10 MB/s DL] [↑ 1 MB/s UL]
Other Info
- ROCCAT™ Kave – Solid 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
- Not overclocking
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