When a computer is used by many, it results in multiple Windows accounts. Some are used frequently, while some are not so much. At some point, you will need to delete a user profile, primarily if they ...

User Account Control (UAC) helps prevent unauthorized changes. We don't recommend switching it off. Using the Control Panel leaves little room for error vs. editing ...

Windows 11, much like prior versions of the operating system, lets you use multiple accounts on the same computer, so if you ...

The UAC made its first appearance on Windows Vista and has been around since then. As an administrator, UAC allows you to define user privileges. It is quite a formidable tool when there are multiple ...

If you are trying to set the Never notify option in the UAC but receive a message: You must restart your computer to turn off User Account Control, then this post will help you. This can happen for ...

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. Sarah is ...

Q:Vista is driving me batty. I am the only person who uses my computer, but I get repeated screen messages warning that administrator approval is required for the simplest tasks. Is there any way of ...

For years, Windows users have been allowed to essentially ignore the responsibilities of security while having to deal with the consequences of insecurity. Windows XP has always had the requisite ...