From ff27a7a61927f29f029dfcd30cc1b93bbff96de2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justin Hall Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:16:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] edits --- .../how-user-account-control-works.md | 87 +++++-------------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 63 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works.md index eccd8efea6..786899912b 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works.md @@ -157,78 +157,39 @@ To better understand each component, review the table below:

UAC has a slider to select from four levels of notification.

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LevelNotificationSecure desktopRecommendation
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Always notify

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  • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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    • Always notify will:

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      • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
      • Notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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      • Freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Freeze other tasks until you respond.

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Recommended if you often install new software or visit unfamiliar websites.

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Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer

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  • Notifies you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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  • Doesn't notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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  • Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer will:

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    • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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    • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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    • Freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Freezes other tasks until you respond.

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Recommended if you do not often install apps or visit unfamiliar websites.

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Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop)

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  • Notifies you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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  • Doesn't notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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  • Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop) will:

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    • Notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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    • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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    • Not freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Doesn't freeze other tasks or wait for a response.

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Not recommended. Choose this only if it takes a long time to dim the desktop on your computer.

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Never notify (Disable UAC)

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  • Doesn't notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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  • Doesn't notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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  • Never notify (Disable UAC) will:

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    • Not notify you when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
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    • Not notify you when you make changes to Windows settings.
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    • Not freeze other tasks until you respond.
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Doesn't freeze other tasks or wait for a response.

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Not recommended due to security concerns.

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