User Account Control (UAC) in Windows is meant to be a safety net to prevent apps from making unwanted changes in the system. While it can be helpful for novice users, it can also be a massive annoyance for advanced users, which is why many seek to disable it on their computers. So if you find the popups bothersome and want to turn off User Account Control (UAC) warnings on your Windows 10 computer, read on. Because here, we will show you how to change, disable, or enable User Account Control (UAC) messages in Windows 10.

In this guide, we will describe four different ways in which to change or disable User Account Control on your Windows 10 computer, including from the Control Panel, the Registry Editor, the Local Group Policy Editor and the command line (Command Prompt). We will also tell you about what is UAC and the arguments for and against disabling it on your PC. So without further ado, let’s check out how you can change or turn off User Account Control (UAC) prompts on your Windows 10 PC.

  • What is User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?
  • Why Should User Account Control (UAC) be Disabled?
  • Method 1: Disable UAC Via Control panel
  • Method 2: Disable UAC Via Registry Editor (Regedit)
  • Method 3: Disable UAC Via Local Group Policy Editor
  • Method 4: Disable UAC Via Command Prompt

What is User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?

User Account Control is a component of the Windows security system. It is meant to stop potential malware attacks by preventing apps from making unwanted changes on the computer. When a software tries to make changes to the file system or the Windows Registry, Windows 10 shows an UAC confirmation dialog. The user then needs to manually confirm that they are intentionally making that change.

While UAC provides an additional layer of security for novice users, the constant nagging and the warning prompts at the most ill-opportune moments can often hamper workflow for advanced users. Even then, for most users, the default settings are best left untouched. However, many folks just find it easier to turn off the popup messages on their computer to be able to work normally. So if you’re one of them, here’s how you can turn off User Account Control (UAC) and get rid of its annoying warnings on Windows 10.

Method 1: Via Control panel

  • Open Control Panel (Search for ‘Control’ in the Windows Search Bar). On the top-right corner, change the View to ‘Small Icons’ and click on ‘Security and Maintenance’.

Method 2: Via Registry Editor (Regedit)

You can also easily enable or disable (turn on or turn off) User Account Control using the Windows Registry Editor (Regedit). Here’s how you do it:

That’s it. You now know how to turn off User Account Control (UAC) on your Windows 10 computer using Regedit.

You can also enable or disable User Account warnings in Windows 10 using the Local Group Policy Editor. Here’s how you do it:

 

You can also enable or disable User Account Policy in Windows 10 using the command line (command Prompt). Here’s how you do it:

  • Open the command Prompt as administrator. For that, search for ‘cmd’ in the Windows Search Bar and click on ‘Run as Administrator’ as seen below.

While getting rid of the UAC warning prompts certainly reduces annoyance, it could be potentially dangerous for some users. So unless you know what you’re doing, it is best left on its default setting. However, if you have made up your mind to make the change, now you know not one or two, but four ways to disable User Account Control on your Windows 10 PC. Meanwhile, since you’re a Windows 10 user, you should also check out some cool Windows 10 tips and tricks, how to use God Mode in Windows 10 and how to use PowerToys on Windows 10 to get the best out of your computer.