have you disabled UAC?

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

 

LOLZ - "well done".

 

I have disabled UAC because i use DefenseWall HIPS.

 

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.

 

Turned Win 7 UAC up to Vista level after install.

 

No (Standard level)

 

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

 

On in vista, off in win 7.

 

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

 

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

 

why
surely if you have it on on vista you would have it on in 7?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

Take Care
Rico

 

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

 

This is one of the reasons I turned off uac.

 

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.

 

Same here.

 

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.