Nov 28, 2014 Because Windows has no direct option to disable UAC prompt for specific programs. No one would like UAC dialog for programs they use very often. This is also hateful when you added a program to Windows startup to make the it run with Windows when PC starts, and now every time you start your PC, it’s asking for Yes or No with UAC prompt.
Windows: User Account Control can be obnoxious when it prompts you for approval on certain apps every time. Tips and tricks blog MakeUseOf suggests adding frequent offenders to Task Scheduler to avoid this annoyance.
The Winaero Tweaker is one program that can do many things for your computer, one of which is change the UAC settings by navigating to Accounts Disable UAC once you’ve got it open. How to Turn Off and Disable UAC from Control Panel. You can turn off and disable User Account Control (UAC) directly from the Control Panel in Windows 10. More annoyingly, when I connect to the Windows 10 machine from another PC, using NET USE with my username for the target machine, I don't have access to do anything in folders that need admin access. I haven't found a workaround for this. Is there a way to completely turn off UAC in Windows 10, so that I can do all admin tasks easily?
The process is a little tedious, but easy enough if you're familiar with Task Scheduler:
- In Task Scheduler, right-click 'Task Scheduler Library' and select 'New Folder' Name it whatever you would like.
- Select the new folder and click 'Create Task' (not 'Create Basic Task')
- Name the task something descriptive. Enable 'Run with highest privileges,' and select your OS under 'Configure for.'
- Under the Actions tab, select 'Start a program' in the Action dropdown if it isn't already. Click Browse and find your app's .exe file (usually under Program Files on your C: drive).
- (Laptops) Under Conditions tab, deselect 'Start the task only if the computer is on AC power.'
- On your desktop, right click and select New > Shortcut.
- Paste 'C:WindowsSystem32schtasks.exe /RUN /TN 'Name of folderName of task' into the text box.
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This will create a link to your program that will automatically skip the prompt asking for permission to make changes to your computer. The app's icon won't transfer over, but this can be easily fixed.
If you're comfortable with installing some extra software, you can use zElevator or UAC Trust Shortcut to accomplish this same task with fewer steps. The Task Scheduler method described above can be done completely within Windows, so it's up to your preference. Hit up MakeUseOf for more info on the differences between these methods and more in-depth instructions.
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I've found a work-around for disabling the UAC prompts for one program at a time without disabling them all together or adding user to local admin group.
5 Steps total
Step 1: Download and install Microsoft ApplicationCompatibilityToolkitSetup.exe
Step 2: Open Compatibility Administrator
There's a choice between 32-bit and 64-bit, depending on the software. Once open, on the left bottom, should be 'Customer Databases'.
Step 3: Right click on Customer Databases and select Application fix
Pop up reveals:
Name of program
Name of Vendor of program
Browse for executable location of program
Name of program
Name of Vendor of program
Browse for executable location of program
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Step 4: Hit next then you see Compatibility Box
On the bottom part, scroll to RunAsInvoker and check box
Hit next
Hit next
Hit finish
Save (make sure you remember where you saved this. I usually keep them all in one spot)
Hit next
Hit next
Hit finish
Save (make sure you remember where you saved this. I usually keep them all in one spot)
Step 5: Open Command prompt as Administrator
type the following:
sdbinst
Hit ENTER
The command line should say that it has been installed
This will import the sdb file into the system so you no longer need admin rights to update or run specific program
sdbinst
Hit ENTER
The command line should say that it has been installed
This will import the sdb file into the system so you no longer need admin rights to update or run specific program
35 Comments
- ChipotleBryce Maryott Jun 17, 2016 at 10:05pmHere is the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.6 link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7352 - Thai PepperBobbye Archer Jun 17, 2016 at 10:08pmThank you! I got most of it. Never fails to miss something lol
- Serranosukhjitsingh105 Jun 17, 2016 at 11:45pmYou my friend, are awesome! I barely ever touched that tool, great for my smaller clients and especially the easily irritated.
- AnaheimM Vaccaro Jun 18, 2016 at 12:03amThank you much for this find. This has helped my department get a few programs functioning and removed some generic accounts people used to have to use for them. Kudos to you!
- DatilGorfmaster1 Jun 18, 2016 at 05:14amDude! You have made my life so much easier, I hate making people local admins just for one stupid program
- Jalapenolknowlton Jun 18, 2016 at 09:20pmOh I'm definitely going to give this a shot! One pesky program in one department, oh yes, I want those local admin rights gone!
- Macebbigford Jun 19, 2016 at 12:10amCool work around. Thanks for sharing! I haven't tried that method yet.
- Datildigital0ak Jun 19, 2016 at 04:44pmThis seems to be fantastic! I can't stand the way that it's either all or nothing on the trust platform. This is sane.
- Jalapenoicobbne Jun 19, 2016 at 06:48pmSound great I'll try at the first opportunity. I had only a few local admins and they'll go soon then :))
- PoblanoAverageJoe Jun 20, 2016 at 06:41amTried it and works like a charm. How does it work if a new version of app is out? Do I need to add every version again or?
- Serranomaxmood Jun 20, 2016 at 08:08ambeen looking for a work-around.. this is perfect!. Thanks a bunch!
- Poblanotimbates2 Jun 20, 2016 at 09:06amI prefer to fix the reason the program is asking for admin rights in the first place... Then simply let it run unprivileged. Anyone complaining about UAC prompts shouldn't be an admin user anyway.Edit: That said, good find OP. Reasonable chance I'll use this at some stage for my own home PC.
- JalapenoPatrick5313 Jun 20, 2016 at 01:34pmThis could be quite useful. Thank you for the information.
- Thai PepperBobbye Archer Jun 20, 2016 at 02:27pmAs far as working with apps that have recently been updated, I'm not sure, as I haven't run into that yet. Regarding the reason why certain programs ask for admin rights, that isn't something that I deal with. I work around them. Some programs that some of my users need ask for admin rights. I can't change that, but I would prefer not to give them local admin rights. So, this is why I was able to come up with a work around. I hope all of ya'll find it useful. It sure has made my life easier!!
- Thai PepperJ_Rae Jun 20, 2016 at 03:45pmI don't know if this would be easier or if there's a reason to accomplish your goal with a third party program rather than doing it this way, but you can also go into the properties of an executable, go the Compability tab, and check 'Run This Program as an Administrator'. You can set this for the current profile, or change the setting for all users. For obvious reasons, this will also stop the UAC prompts every time you open the program, but I believe that you'd have to redo this each time there's a major update. I do this for some programs and applications on my home PC.
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