Detailed introduction of the user account control function in the system

User account control function we often see, but what kind of function is this, I believe many people have not understood it well, but it does not matter, today this tutorial I have to introduce you to everyone. When downloading the compressed package of Windows system, a dialog box titled "User Account Control" pops up during the installation process. If you do not select “Continue, you cannot perform the following operations. And choose to continue, this "user account control" will take the trouble to jump out. What is going on here?

 quo;User Account Control" What is it?

Microsoft has added "User Account Control" to Windows Vista to enhance system security. (User Account Control, referred to as UAC) function. Whether you log in as a system administrator or log in as a normal user, UAC prompts you when you perform software installation, system setup, and so on.

Only clicking the "Continue” button will continue the following operation. At this point, many students will definitely think, this is not the case! In fact, the appearance of this prompt box has been greatly improved in terms of security. If you think about it, some malicious programs such as viruses and Trojans attempt to modify certain items of the system. UAC will also pop up a question window. If you don't click the "Continue" button, these viruses, Trojans and other malicious programs. In the next step, the sabotage will not continue, thus ensuring system security.

UAC can avoid switching accounts

When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, if you use a non-admin account to log in to the system, you need to do a lot of operations that require administrator rights. When you have to switch back to the administrator account, it is quite troublesome. Now in Windows Vista, when you need to perform some operations that require administrator privileges, you can continue to enter the administrator password directly in the pop-up window, without having to switch from the normal user to the administrator account.

UAC can be turned off when the system is safe enough.

Can this annoying UAC prompt window be closed? In fact, the method of closing this prompt window is very simple. If you don't want to see this window while running the program, let's teach you to turn it off.

Tip: Turning off UAC will reduce the system's defense against threats. Please make sure that the virus firewall is installed on the system and you have upgraded to the latest virus database before considering turning off UAC.

First of all, make sure that the firewall software is installed or the firewall that comes with the system is turned on. If you have not installed firewall software or turned on the system firewall, it is recommended to turn on the system firewall. The method is very simple: open “ start → control panel → Windows firewall & rdquo;. Click “Change Settings" in the window that opens, select “Enable”.

Secondly, to ensure that the anti-virus software with good reputation (such as Kaspersky, NOD32, Kingsoft Internet Security, etc.) is installed in the system, and the virus database of the anti-virus software is the latest, if not the latest virus database, please immediately Update. Once the system is secure enough, the UAC can be turned off.

Open “Control Panel" in the "Start” menu, select “User Account & Home Security & Rarr; User Account” to open the Settings window. Click “ to turn the ‘User Account Control & rsquo;” item on or off.

Deselect "Using User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer" in the window, and finally click the "OK" button and restart the system.

I have introduced the user account control function today. I don’t know if you have any gains. If you have doubts about this, you will take advantage of today’s knowledge and use it in the future. To.