IT Queries: Computer problems answered

User Access Control is a function of Windows Vista to prevent unwanted programs damaging critical parts of the system.

Some older and poorly written programs don’t like being restricted in this way and will either irritate you with continuous prompts or the program simply won’t work at all.

To turn off User Access Control, click the Vista Button and select Control Panel.

In the Control Panel, click User Accounts and Family Safety, click User Accounts and select Turn User Account Control on or off. Then tick the Use User Account Control (UAC) box.

Then click Okay and restart your computer. UAC is now disabled.

As User Access Control is an important part of Windows Vista’s protection against malware we strongly recommend keeping UAC enabled unless it is causing serious problems or you need to carry out a maintenance task.

If you have a program that requires you to leave UAC turned off, then you should contract the vendor for an updated Vista compatible version.

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