Windows UAC question

For certain programs can I make it so it stops asking me for permission every time I use it?

Hi exia, yes you can, take a look here: Vista setuid – How to elevate without prompting

Is it a good idea to turn off UAC altogether?

NO! not unless you really no what your doing, i found a tutorial made by our very own Brink, which explains that guide i posted alot better: Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create

exia said:

Is it a good idea to turn off UAC altogether?

It's fine if you don't have Standard user accounts. I am the only user of my system, so I turn it off.

exia said:

Is it a good idea to turn off UAC altogether?

If you disable UAC any malware that gets into your system will have full access and you will get no warnings when it wants to run on its own; I feel it's a disservice to encourage casual users to disable UAC. I leave UAC at the default settings and I'm glad it's there.

I agree with BFK and Corrine. I leave mine on.

I left mine off, UAC IMHO is not a "security feature", and the overhead by it self can sometimes took too much processor time (in several configuration, mine does). As long as you have your common sense and you know what you're doing, it is safe to disable UAC.

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