Move the slider to select how much you want User Account Control to protect you from potentially harmful changes. Here's more info about each option:
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A lways notify will:
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Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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Notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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Freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Note: This option is recommended if you routinely install new software or visit unfamiliar websites.
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Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer will:
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Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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Freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Note: This option is recommended if you routinely install new software or visit unfamiliar websites, but you don't want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
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Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop) will:
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Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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Not freeze other tasks or wait for a response.
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Note: This option is only recommended if it takes a long time to dim the desktop on your computer. Otherwise, it's recommended to choose one of the options above.
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Never notify (Disable UAC) will:
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Not notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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Not freeze other tasks or wait for a response.
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Note: This option isn't recommended due to security concerns.
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If you need additional help, ask the Microsoft community.
