What Is UAC in Windows 8?
User Account Control (UAC) is a security feature in Windows 8 that helps prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It prompts for permission or administrative credentials before changes are made, protecting your system from malware and unauthorized actions.
Why Enable UAC?
Enabling and configuring UAC provides:
- Protection Against Malware: Blocks unauthorized apps from making changes to your system.
- Enhanced Security: Ensures only trusted users can perform administrative tasks.
- System Stability: Prevents accidental modifications that could compromise your system.
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Steps to Enable Security Settings on UAC in Windows 8
Time to Complete: 5–10 minutes
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What It Protects Against
- Unauthorized Changes: Prevents apps and users from altering system settings without permission.
- Malware Attacks: Blocks harmful applications from executing changes silently.
- Accidental Changes: Ensures critical system settings are not modified unintentionally.
Additional Tips
- Avoid setting UAC to Never Notify, as it leaves your system vulnerable to unauthorized changes.
- Combine UAC with strong user account passwords for better protection.
- Regularly review UAC prompts to ensure only trusted apps are allowed to make changes.
For more Windows 8 security tips, check out our guide on How to Enable SmartScreen in Windows 8.
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