Privacy and Security Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to change User Account Control (UAC) settings in Windows 11.

User Account Control (UAC) helps prevent malware from damaging a PC and helps organizations deploy a better-managed desktop. With UAC, apps and tasks always run in the security context of a non-administrator account, unless an administrator specifically authorizes administrator-level access to the system. UAC can block the automatic installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings.

UAC allows all users to log on to their computers using a standard user account. Processes launched using a standard user token may perform tasks using access rights granted to a standard user. For instance, Windows Explorer automatically inherits standard user level permissions. Additionally, any apps that are started using Windows Explorer (for example, by double-clicking a shortcut) also run with the standard set of user permissions. Many apps, including those that are included with the operating system itself, are designed to work properly in this way.

Other apps, especially those that were not specifically designed with security settings in mind, often require additional permissions to run successfully. These types of apps are referred to as legacy apps. Additionally, actions such as installing new software and making configuration changes to the Windows Firewall, require more permissions than what is available to a standard user account.

When an app needs to run with more than standard user rights, UAC can restore additional user groups to the token. This enables the user to have explicit control of apps that are making system level changes to their computer or device.

UAC settingDescription
Always notify
  • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
  • Freeze other tasks until you respond.
  • Note: This option is recommended if you routinely install new software or visit unfamiliar websites.
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (default)
  • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
  • Freeze other tasks until you respond.
  • Note: This option is recommended if you routinely install new software or visit unfamiliar websites, but you don't want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop)
  • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
  • Not freeze other tasks or wait for a response.
  • Note: This option is only recommended if it takes a long time to dim the desktop on your computer. Otherwise, it's recommended to choose one of the options above.
Never notify (Disable UAC)
  • Not notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
  • Not freeze other tasks or wait for a response.
  • Note: This option isn't recommended due to security concerns.

You must be signed in as an administrator to change User Account Control (UAC) settings.



Contents

  • Option One: Change User Account Control settings in Control Panel
  • Option Two: Change User Account Control settings using REG file


EXAMPLE: User Account Control prompt
UAC_prompt_for_standard_user.png
UAC_prompt_for_administrator.png





Option One

Change User Account Control Settings in Control Panel


1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the User Accounts icon.

2 Click/tap on the Change User Account Control settings link. (see screenshot below)

This will open the C:\Windows\System32\UserAccountControlSettings.exe file.


UAC_settings-1.png

3 Move the slider up or down to the setting for how you want to be notified by UAC, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below)

UAC_settings-2.png
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UAC_settings-4.png
UAC_settings-5.png

4 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes.

5 You can now close the Control Panel if you like.




Option Two

Change User Account Control settings using REG file


1 Do step 2, step 3, step 4, or step 5 below for how you want to be notified by UAC.

2 For "Always notify me"

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 6 below.

UAC_Always_Notify.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000001
"EnableLUA"=dword:00000001
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000002

3 For "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (default)"

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 6 below.

UAC_Default.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000001
"EnableLUA"=dword:00000001
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000005

4 For "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (don't dim my desktop)"

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 6 below.

UAC_Do-Not-Dim.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000000
"EnableLUA"=dword:00000001
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000005

5 For "Never notify me"

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 6 below.

UAC_Never_Notify.reg


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000000
"EnableLUA"=dword:00000001
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000000

6 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

7 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

8 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

9 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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I'm one of those users that completely disables UAC. I've never used it as it is irritating at the very minimum. It's not needed as I run security software that does the same thing but in a much better way.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7/Windows 11
I'm one of those users that completely disables UAC. I've never used it as it is irritating at the very minimum. It's not needed as I run security software that does the same thing but in a much better way.
Ditto. It doesn't provide any useful protection as far as I can tell. New executable? Well you probably downloaded it intending on running it and have got to decide whether you trust it or not. Based on what, mind scan? Then once you have launched it, as long as there are no immediate consequences, you will continue to do so, even if you update the executable I expect, but every time you do you have to jump through some pointless hoops. It might be useful if, on the first time you launched it, you had the choice to opt-out of UAC for that executable from then on.

Am I missing something?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro x64
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    DIY Photoshop/Game/tinker build
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    Intel i9 1300KS
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    Asus ROG Maximus Z90 Dark Hero
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    64GB (2x32) G.skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 MHZ 32-39-39
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    Eizo CG2730, ViewSonic VP2768
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    WDC SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme, Raid 0: 1TB 850 EVO + 1TB 860 EVO SSD. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black
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    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
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    EKWB 360 Nucleus Dark AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 1 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan
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    Glorious GMMK TKL mechanical, lubed modded
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    Logitech G305 wireless gaming
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    380 Mb/s down, 12 Mb/s up
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender, Macrium Reflect 8 ;-)
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    Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
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    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
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    Firefox
Ditto. It doesn't provide any useful protection as far as I can tell. New executable? Well you probably downloaded it intending on running it and have got to decide whether you trust it or not. Based on what, mind scan? Then once you have launched it, as long as there are no immediate consequences, you will continue to do so, even if you update the executable I expect, but every time you do you have to jump through some pointless hoops. It might be useful if, on the first time you launched it, you had the choice to opt-out of UAC for that executable from then on.

Am I missing something?
Do you have 3rd party app. that controls permissions.. like SU does on Linux?

Not being facetious.. but the point of control is malicious self-elevating processes.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
Ditto. It doesn't provide any useful protection as far as I can tell. New executable? Well you probably downloaded it intending on running it and have got to decide whether you trust it or not. Based on what, mind scan? Then once you have launched it, as long as there are no immediate consequences, you will continue to do so, even if you update the executable I expect, but every time you do you have to jump through some pointless hoops. It might be useful if, on the first time you launched it, you had the choice to opt-out of UAC for that executable from then on.

Am I missing something?
Same here also, 3 years or so since i turned it off and ive yet to have an issue. Saved a few thousand left clicks though id image :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
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    10700k@5.2
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    Gigabyte Gaming X Z490
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    Viper Steelseries 32gb@ 3600mhz
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    Gigabyte 2070 Super 8GB, +200 core + 600 memory
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    ASUS 4k HDR, Two 1080p Benq and Samsung
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    3840x2160/2560x1440/1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Adata XPG SX8200 PRO 1tb
    Samsung EVO 870 500GB
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    Corsair RX 650
    Case
    NZXT h510
    Cooling
    CM HYPER 212 RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer Ornata Chroma
    Mouse
    Steelseries Rival 710
Same here also, 3 years or so since i turned it off and ive yet to have an issue. Saved a few thousand left clicks though id image :D
Nice for you.. but from a security point of view not the way to go...this is why MS instituted all the hardware-related security stuff in Win 11.. if everybody ran as standard user and employed proper firewall and AV we would live in milk and honey Windows-land.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
Nice for you.. but from a security point of view not the way to go...this is why MS instituted all the hardware-related security stuff in Win 11.. if everybody ran as standard user and employed proper firewall and AV we would live in milk and honey Windows-land.
Yeah im not one of those that need to be 100% text book correct at all times and enforce it on everyone i come across when discussing a topic, Have common sense and all the nasties dont get in anyway :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    10700k@5.2
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Gaming X Z490
    Memory
    Viper Steelseries 32gb@ 3600mhz
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    Gigabyte 2070 Super 8GB, +200 core + 600 memory
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    ASUS 4k HDR, Two 1080p Benq and Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160/2560x1440/1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Adata XPG SX8200 PRO 1tb
    Samsung EVO 870 500GB
    PSU
    Corsair RX 650
    Case
    NZXT h510
    Cooling
    CM HYPER 212 RGB
    Keyboard
    Razer Ornata Chroma
    Mouse
    Steelseries Rival 710
Do you have 3rd party app.
Nope. But then again, I'm not a hapless nitwit who navigates to " IShouldNotBeHere.com" clicks on and downloads everything that shows up on my browser. Of course I also run my browser with excellent security focused extensions as well.. Then there is the security suite I run that makes microsofts efforts look like amateur-hour.

UAC is annoying crap and always has been. Full stop.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7/Windows 11
(y)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Photoshop/Game/tinker build
    CPU
    Intel i9 1300KS
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z90 Dark Hero
    Memory
    64GB (2x32) G.skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 MHZ 32-39-39
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio, Vanatoo Transparent One; Klipsch R-12SWi Sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo CG2730, ViewSonic VP2768
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440p x 2
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme, Raid 0: 1TB 850 EVO + 1TB 860 EVO SSD. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black
    PSU
    850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
    Cooling
    EKWB 360 Nucleus Dark AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 1 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan
    Keyboard
    Glorious GMMK TKL mechanical, lubed modded
    Mouse
    Logitech G305 wireless gaming
    Internet Speed
    380 Mb/s down, 12 Mb/s up
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender, Macrium Reflect 8 ;-)
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
    CPU
    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Browser
    Firefox
Microsoft’s description of these settings and therefore this article is misleading. The “never notify” option does not turn UAC off. Setting the “EnableLUA” value to 0 does.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Myself
    CPU
    AMD 7800X3D
    Motherboard
    Aorus Master X670E
    Memory
    32GB DDR5 Gskill 6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming OC
    Sound Card
    what is this 1995?
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS XG27UQ
    Screen Resolution
    4k
    Hard Drives
    14 of them
    PSU
    EVGA 1600w Gold G+
    Cooling
    Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360
Microsoft’s description of these settings and therefore this article is misleading. The “never notify” option does not turn UAC off. Setting the “EnableLUA” value to 0 does.

A side effect when having UAC fully disabled that way (and on Windows 10) is there's no longer any tips, etc on the lock screen. Not that it bothers me as such anyway.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Celeron N5105
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)
I code a batch script for anyone who wants to use it.

Batch:
:: Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 10 or Windows 11


@Echo Off

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:::        (ccc)2022 by {FreeBooter} @NerdRevolt https://discord.gg/pfmjUJX
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(Net session >nul 2>&1)||(PowerShell start """%~0""" -verb RunAs & Exit /B)



:_CHOICE

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=100 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo        1 - For "Always notify me"
Echo.       
Echo        2 - For "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (default)"
Echo.
Echo        3 - For "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (don't dim my desktop)"
Echo.
Echo        4 - For "Never notify me"



Set /p input=:^>

If Not %input%==1 (Goto :_A) Else (Goto :_Always)

:_A
If Not %input%==2  (Goto :_B) Else (Goto :_Default)

:_B
If Not %input%==3  (Goto :_C) Else (Goto :_Dim)

:_C
If Not %input%==4  (Goto :_CHOICE) Else (Goto :_Never)





:_Always

Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "PromptOnSecureDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
Exit





:_Default

Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "PromptOnSecureDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" /t REG_DWORD /d "5" /f
Exit





:_Dim

Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "PromptOnSecureDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" /t REG_DWORD /d "5" /f
Exit




:_Never

Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "PromptOnSecureDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
Reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
Exit
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
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    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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    Realtek ALC671
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    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
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    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
I'm one of those users that completely disables UAC. I've never used it as it is irritating at the very minimum. It's not needed as I run security software that does the same thing but in a much better way.
Exactly I do the same thing.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 22H2(OS Build 22621.963)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    AMD
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8 Core
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro WiFi
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    PCI Express 3.0 x16: PowerColor RX Vega 56 Red Dragon
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    Realtek ALC1220 and AMD Greenland - High Definition Audio Controller
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    2 - 27 inch Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD - 2 TB each
    1 HDD - 2 TB
    Keyboard
    logitech
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    1 GB
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Avast Premium
Chaps,

I don't want to change the level of UAC that I have already (which is 'notify me when an app tries to change something ...'), and that I happen to like as a level of warning. I simply want the dialogue that appears when UAC wants permission, a program wants to install or change a setting to always appear on top of any windows being shown, and not underneath other stuff being displayed.

It always shows on the taskbar, but because the taskbar is often hidden, and the dialogue doesn't appear on top of anything else that is onscreen I often miss the prompt.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude 7530
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1265u
    Memory
    16Gb
Chaps,

I don't want to change the level of UAC that I have already (which is 'notify me when an app tries to change something ...'), and that I happen to like as a level of warning. I simply want the dialogue that appears when UAC wants permission, a program wants to install or change a setting to always appear on top of any windows being shown, and not underneath other stuff being displayed.

It always shows on the taskbar, but because the taskbar is often hidden, and the dialogue doesn't appear on top of anything else that is onscreen I often miss the prompt.

Hello, :alien:

Odd. Usually when you get a UAC prompt, the screen will dim with a transparent black background with the UAC prompt on top.

Do you see that?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
I do when i click the program icon on the taskbar, but not unless I do that - it can even be under the program that is being installed!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude 7530
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1265u
    Memory
    16Gb
I got a question. I noticed recently that I dont have any sound play when i get the UAC pop ups. It ALWAYS used to be there. Anyone else remember it? Ive even seen people talking about it online so i know im not crazy. I went to my system sounds and there is no UAC option in there to even go set it back again. Its gone now. I had UAC off for a while, but then i turned it back on. Is this just how it is now cause id really love a sound when that dialog pops up
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
I got a question. I noticed recently that I dont have any sound play when i get the UAC pop ups. It ALWAYS used to be there. Anyone else remember it? Ive even seen people talking about it online so i know im not crazy. I went to my system sounds and there is no UAC option in there to even go set it back again. Its gone now. I had UAC off for a while, but then i turned it back on. Is this just how it is now cause id really love a sound when that dialog pops u

I get a sound. Check whether Start Menu, Search, Change system sounds, Program Events, Windows User Account Control, Sounds is set to (None). If so, change that to Windows User Account Control.wav

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop

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