UAC Shields appeared on desktop icons

[Stan250]

No real tech is going to tell you how to put your machine at more risk via your inquiry "Is this a security risk lowering uac settings" Yes it is,
Cheers and good luck nothing is wrong,
Cheers.

Actually, he told me to try that a few days ago, before I asked that question. He did not tell me to leave it on that setting which you seem to have implied and yes he is a real technical support person at Metabox Computers in Perth Australia, who assemble Clevo computers in this country.
Please stop being so nasty.

 

[Stan250]

From what I can see, none of these programs have ever run as administrator.

If you get a UAC prompt when you run a program, it's asking you Yes/No to allow the program to "Run as administrator".

Ok thanks Brink, I appreciate your help and explanations. It's a shame others have not shown the same patience and politeness.

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome Stan.

Please do not mistake the other's comments as rude. They are just simply stating their opinions and advice to try and help you as well.

 

[Stan250]

Please do not mistake the other's comments as rude. They are just simply stating their opinions and advice to try and help you as well.

"It's a little shield why make a fuss about it".
With all due respect, I really can't see how anyone could mistake that for anything but plain rude and belittling.