TweakUAC for Windows Vista.

TweakUAC™ is a free software tool that you can use to quickly turn UAC (User Account Control of Windows Vista) on or off, or to make UAC operate in the quiet mode. This software is FREE, no strings attached.

Can I use TweakUAC with Windows 7?

Yes, you can use TweakUAC with Windows 7, although Windows 7 already includes the UAC controls that can do what TweakUAC does, so you don't actually need TweakUAC for Windows 7.

Can I use TweakUAC with the 64-bit versions of Windows 7/Vista?

Yes, TweakUAC can be used with both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Vista.

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• Am I at risk if I disable UAC?
• Is the "quiet" mode of UAC less secure?

Why does Vista report that UAC is OFF after I've enabled the quiet mode?

That's how Microsoft designed Vista: when UAC is in the quiet mode, it incorrectly reports that UAC is OFF. You can verify that UAC is ON by trying to enable the Protected Mode of Internet Explorer: it can only be enabled if UAC is ON.

To stop the "red shield" icon from bothering you, right-click on the icon and choose "Open Security Center" from the menu. When it opens, click on the "Change the way Security Center alerts me" link, in the left panel. There choose one of the "Do not notify me" options.

Alternatively, if you are familiar with Windows Registry and the Registry Editor tool, you may want to add the following entry to the registry:

Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Security Center
Type: DWORD
Name: UacDisableNotify
Value: 1

How much is it?

TweakUAC is FREE!

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