Windows 10: Why User Account Control is a joke as I see it

The so-called user account control is not as important as some people say - at least this is the way I see the situation.


Why?


1. The only thing the so-called UAC does is reducing the number of notifications you get. As as I see it correct me if I am wrong it makes less difference than people think. There is a possibility that some malicious apps will do things without the user's permission - but as far as I know most malware is installed as bundleware or attachments to fake emails WITH THE USER'S PERMISSION. Yes the user just did not read the instructions carefully enough and clicked the installer buttons too fast, but technically the user PERMITTED malware to be installed. User's fault? Yes. Be more careful next time? Yes. But the Big Brother a.k.a. the internal KGB that loves to restrict the user's rights to work with his own machine is useless against real malware. A failed KGB chasing tellers of political jokes while real spies go uncaught and unnoticed.

2. The Big Brother a.k.a. internal KGB is not an antivirus and does not replace an antivirus correct me if I am wrong.

3. As I see it correct me if I am wrong the only reason of the internal KGB is to be overprotective when not needed, and to fail in situations when real malware gets in. Just like an advertiser wants to bug everyone with his ads, the Big Bro wants to bug every user with total control. Better for absolute beginners? Maybe. But not all users are absolute beginners. Some could customize their settings and get rid of the Big Bro.

4. The user is the weakest part of the system ''user and machine'' and, when the user fails, Big Bro is useless.


If this is the wrong place to ask questions like that nobody likes bad opinions and nasty questions I will need to ask them elsewhere.

:)

 

User Account Control

Hello Ridho,

To enable the User Account Control (UAC) on Windows 10, please follow these steps:

• Click the Start button, type UAC.
• Click Change User Account Control settings.
• Choose between two options to enable UAC:
  
  • Notify when apps try to make changes to your computer.
  • Always notify when installing or making any changes to your computer.
• Click OK.
• Click Yes or enter your password to finalize the change.

Steps to disable User Account Control (UAC).

• Click the Start button, type UAC.
• Click Change User Account Control settings.
• Click Yes or enter your password.
• Set the settings to Never notify.
• Click OK to save the settings.

Regards.

 

the User Account Control - UAC

Suggestion to read

• What is UAC (User Account Control) and why you should never turn it off
  
• User Account Control - Wikipedia
  
• User Account Control (Windows 10) | Microsoft Docs
  
• Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
  

 

Unable to Turn On User Account Control

Hi Nicky,

User Account Control (UAC) is a feature that was designed to prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. For us to isolate the issue, we suggest
that you follow these steps to enable the User Account Control (UAC):

• Click on Start.
• Type Control Panel, and then press Enter.
• Click on System and Security.
• Click on Security and Maintenance.
• On the left pane, click on Change User Account Control settings.
• The Slider should be set to the 3rd option from the bottom.
• Click on OK button.

Let us know how it goes.