⚠️ Security Note
User Account Control (UAC) is a critical Windows security feature. Turning it off makes your computer more vulnerable to malware and unauthorized changes. Only disable UAC temporarily during a support session, and be sure to re-enable it immediately afterward.
UAC helps protect your Windows PC by preventing unauthorized programs from running. However, it can also block legitimate support technicians from executing applications remotely as part of their work.
If you’d like a technician to complete a support task without interruption and don’t have time to wait, you may temporarily disable UAC.
Click the Start menu and type UAC into the search bar.
Select Change User Account Control settings.
In the window that appears, drag the slider down to Never Notify.
Click OK and restart your computer.
Click the Start menu and type UAC into the search bar.
Select Change User Account Control settings.
In the window that appears, move the slider up to your desired level.
Recommended: the second-highest setting (“Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer”), which balances security and usability.
Click OK and restart your computer.