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uac best practices
About this tag
The uac best practices tag covers strategies for configuring User Account Control in Windows 10 and 11 to improve security. Content emphasizes running a standard daily-use account instead of an administrator account, and creating a separate, locked-down admin account for elevated tasks. This approach limits the privileges available to malware and scripts. The tag includes practical setup steps, such as using a dedicated admin account only when needed, which aligns with common IT pro recommendations. Topics focus on reducing attack surface through proper UAC configuration and account separation.
Create a Secure Admin Account + Use UAC the Right Way in Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
Running day-to-day as an administrator is one of the most common (and most avoidable) Windows security mistakes. The problem: many apps, installers, and scripts will...