Using Vista business I always disable UAC: it's unnecessarily boring, I use HIPS and other security softwares more sure than it.
I can only speak to Vista Home Premium; however, program installs sometimes place files differently with UAC off versus having UAC on. It seems that UAC also enforces the correct placement of user data (i.e.: not under \Program Files\).
I use the Norton UAC on both of my computers, but I really only use the "don't ask me again" button for program updates or when installing a program that I'm absolutely sure of. I don't mind clicking an extra button or seven if it forces me to pay attention to what's happening on my computer.
Its a real PITA, I have enough protection with my "security" proggies so I dont need that incarnation from MS.
Turned on using defaults in Windows 7, because it adds additional security benefits, and it's a security function that's already built into Windows. It is best not to disable UAC, at least in Windows 7 Do not disable UAC
Yes, I have. On Vista it is too cumbersome. Hence LUA and a mostly silent HIPS(Outpost) are sufficient for me.
I used to disable it on Vista until I better understood what it did. Now there is no way I would turn it off.
I just leave it on, i dont feel it's really that annoying, maybe because it's been like 3 years with it, used to it
Every time I use CCleaner which is about twice a day then I get UAC alerts. Sorry but thats too annoying.
i have it disabled since it is useless when i have other program protecting the same areas PLUS much more, i dont need to see 2 popups... especially since UAC isnt exactly even close to bulletproof.
mines enabled for mainly for these reasons listed above • Protected Mode in Internet Explorer • File and registry virtualization
I use Windows 7 Ultimate and didn't disable it, however I tweaked it to Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop). UAC can be very annoying.