Microsoft points out a side effect of the August updates. User account control prompts appear when MSI repairs are started.

Windows: The User Account Control feature in Windows provides an extra measure of security by prompting you to confirm before any major changes take place.

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app ...

Microsoft has realized having a feature specifically designed to annoy you is not so great for user happiness, so they’re redesigning User Account Control in Windows 7 to be less horrible ...

Microsoft’s August 2025 security update (KB5063878) has introduced a notable security change that affects how User Account Control (UAC) behaves during Windows Installer (MSI) repair operations. The ...

Learn how to disable, enable or change User Account Control (UAC) settings in Windows 11/10. Disable Do you want to allow this app to make changes message.

If you don't like the new User Account Control prompt on Windows 10, here's how you can bring the old style back.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to allow access to the desktop and any of the applications you may be running during a User Account Control prompt.

If you disable the User Account Control in Windows 10, all programs will have same security clearance as the account you're logged in with. However, disabling that feature is a terrible idea.

How to change User Account Control settings in Windows 7 UAC was one of Vista's most annoying features, and it's still hanging around like a bad smell in Windows 7.