Windows Vista has a new security feature dubbed "User Account Control" that has been the focus of much criticism since it was first seen in early builds. If you haven't come across it, let me ...

User Account Control (UAC) is a controversial new security feature slated for inclusion in Windows Vista. Reactions to this feature from beta testers have been downright caustic. In this post ...

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

Windows displays a User Account Control (UAC) prompt whenever you attempt to install or run an existing application as an administrator. If you want additional control over your account's ...

This post explains why User Account Control (UAC) blocks the elevation of executable applications that are signed with revoked certificates in Windows.

At this point, Vista’s User Account Control (UAC) will present a prompt. Regular users will have to enter an administrator’s password to perform the task.

A senior Microsoft security guru is begging Windows Vista beta testers to keep the User Account Control feature enabled to help the company diagnose application compatibility problems.

Now, Symantec is back for more of Vista's blood, this time focusing on User Account Control (UAC), which is a new feature in Vista that restricts users from running under Administrative privileges.