Shutting off Security for Programs

[Jhhn12774]

Hi All,
I was wondering if there is a way to shut off the security box that asks "if I want a program to open" after I've clicked on it from my desktop. I am the only user and would like cut this step out when I open a program. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

[liam858]

UAC:

User Account Control (UAC) is a feature in Windows that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. UAC does this by asking you for permission or an administrator* password before performing actions that could potentially affect your computer's operation or that change settings that affect other users. When you see a UAC message, read it carefully, and then make sure the name of the action or program that's about to start is one that you intended to start.

By verifying these actions before they start, UAC can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from installing or making changes to your computer without permission.

Turning UAC off: http://www.petri.co.il/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm

The Control Panel route is the easiest.


Liam

[SuperSparks]

I'd strongly advise not disabling it though. You do get used to it, and it is a useful security feature, even if it hasn't been very well implemented.

[reddice]

UAC is worthless.

[SuperSparks]

UAC is worthless.

Undoubtedly you have some examples of its worthlessness? Please share.

[jenae]

Hi, you gain one less mouse click and lose an important security feature, Vista has been by far the most secure OS I have used, sure the functionality of UAC (memory for one) can and will be improved. However as a positive step towards preventing nasties it is perhaps the best aspect of Vista in this regard.

[liam858]

UAC protects you from yourself.


Liam

[SuperSparks]

Hi, you gain one less mouse click and lose an important security feature, Vista has been by far the most secure OS I have used, sure the functionality of UAC (memory for one) can and will be improved. However as a positive step towards preventing nasties it is perhaps the best aspect of Vista in this regard.

I'm in total agreement with that. I confess that I hated it with a vengeance at first (especially in the beta builds where it really was a nuisance), but I've got used to it now. I do think it's still a bit too overprotective at times though - such as copying data backup files to an external drive, so that I have a backup of my backup.