What Is UAC Virtualization?
What is UAC virtualization?
In 2007, Microsoft Windows Vista introduced a new security feature called User Account Control (UAC).
It refers to the level of access called root on Unix-like systems and administrator privileges on Windows systems.
By default, only users with administrator privileges can jump into the main machine parameters.
If you disable UAC virtualization, some applications may not work for standard users.
If not, it’s possible for you to choose enable it.
If this option is enabled, UAC virtualization is set up on your machine.
Always notify
This is the strictest setting.
All other tasks on the system will freeze until you respond with a notification popup.
This setup is ideal for devices that frequently install software for testing.
It is also the default UAC setting.
Here, the computer will notify you when programs have a go at install or change Windows tweaks.
Like the previous option, it freezes all tasks until you respond.
However, this option does not generate a notification when you manually change any parameters.
It will also notify you when you manually make changes to your Windows system.
Needless to say, this is a lower security option compared to the first two.
Never notify
This option disables UAC virtualization, which poses a serious security risk to your rig.
We recommend against using this option, even if it seems convenient.
All of these options are related to installing and changing software for Windows systems, especially restricted directories.
