Multiple UAC dialogs with second minimised when making a change


NickJP

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Since updating to 23H2, I find that when making some changes (eg changing DNS server assignment in Settings), I get the UAC dialog asking "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device", which I answer Yes, but then a second identical UAC dialog opens minimised to the system tray, and I have to click on its icon to open the dialog, and then click Yes a second time. This problem wasn't there prior to the 23H2 update. Any suggestions on a fix?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 22631.2715

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    Intel i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Z690 Aorus Pro
    Memory
    128Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Quadro P1000
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    N/A
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    BenQ PD3205U, Eizo EV3237
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160, 3840x2160
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    Sabrent Rocket Q
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OK, I figured out the reason. It seems that the 23H2 update changed the User Account control settings (Control Panel / User Accounts / Change User Account control settings) from the default of "Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer" to "Always Notify". I certainly didn't make the change, and setting it back to the default returns me to the previous behaviour.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    Intel i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Z690 Aorus Pro
    Memory
    128Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Quadro P1000
    Sound Card
    N/A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ PD3205U, Eizo EV3237
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160, 3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 980 Pro
    Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus
    Sabrent Rocket Q
    Case
    Be Quiet

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