have you disabled UAC?

Discussion in 'polls' started by lodore, Apr 30, 2009.

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have you disabled UAC?

  1. yes (please explain why)

    42 vote(s)
    38.9%
  2. no (well done)

    66 vote(s)
    61.1%
  1. blacknight

    blacknight Registered Member

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    Using Vista business I always disable UAC: it's unnecessarily boring, I use HIPS and other security softwares more sure than it.
     
  2. raven211

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    LOLZ - "well done". :D :blink: o_O :blink: :gack: :ouch:
     
  3. Creer

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    I have disabled UAC because i use DefenseWall HIPS.
     
  4. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Registered Member

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    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\).
     
  5. BerserkerPup

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    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. ;)
     
  6. PoetWarrior

    PoetWarrior Registered Member

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    Turned Win 7 UAC up to Vista level after install.

    :thumb:
     
  7. progress

    progress Guest

    No (Standard level) :p
     
  8. acr1965

    acr1965 Registered Member

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    I use the Norton UAC Tool which makes living with UAC bearable.
     
  9. Dark_Hanzo

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    On in vista, off in win 7.
     
  10. The Nodder

    The Nodder Registered Member

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    Its a real PITA, I have enough protection with my "security" proggies so I dont need that incarnation from MS.
     
  11. XPS743

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    I use TweakUAC. Its free. UAC is in silent mode for adim. On for other users. Win 7 64 bit OS.
     
  12. lodore

    lodore Registered Member

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    o_O why
    surely if you have it on on vista you would have it on in 7?
     
  13. wat0114

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    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

     
  14. Dark_Hanzo

    Dark_Hanzo Registered Member

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    I am using the Norton uac tool on vista which is not compatible with win7.
     
  15. Minimax2000

    Minimax2000 Registered Member

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    Yes, I have. On Vista it is too cumbersome. Hence LUA and a mostly silent HIPS(Outpost) are sufficient for me.
     
  16. xxJackxx

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    I used to disable it on Vista until I better understood what it did. Now there is no way I would turn it off.
     
  17. XPS743

    XPS743 Registered Member

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    If you have a HIPS then you don't need UAC.
     
  18. Noob

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    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 :D
     
  19. Rico

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    I've tuned it off, because i use Shadow Defender

    Take Care
    Rico
     
  20. XPS743

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    Every time I use CCleaner which is about twice a day then I get UAC alerts. Sorry but thats too annoying.
     
  21. Dark_Hanzo

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    This is one of the reasons I turned off uac.
     
  22. firzen771

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    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.
     
  23. Cloudcroft

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    Same here.
     
  24. captainron

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    mines enabled for mainly for these reasons listed above
    • Protected Mode in Internet Explorer
    • File and registry virtualization
     
  25. guest

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    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.
     
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