User Account Control, or UAC, is a security mechanism built into Windows. Here's how to change its protection level and whether you should disable it.

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If you are unable to change or cannot change the User Account Control settings on Windows 11/10, then this post may able to help you. You may need to edit the Registry.

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You can delete a User Account in Windows 11/10 using Settings, Control Panel, or Command line. Make sure to backup your data and user files first.

If you disable the User Account Control in Windows 10, all programs will have same security clearance as the account you're logged in with. However, disabling that feature is a terrible idea.

If you don't like the new User Account Control prompt on Windows 10, here's how you can bring the old style back.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to allow access to the desktop and any of the applications you may be running during a User Account Control prompt.