Windows 7 How to Configure UAC Permissions for Multiple Admin Accounts in Windows 7

Steps to Make UAC Prompt for Permission from Only One Account:​

1. Modify Local Security Policy:
   • Press Windows Key + R, type secpol.msc, and hit Enter.
   • Navigate to Local Policies > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
   • Look for the policy "User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode".
   • Set it to "Elevate without prompting".
   []Create a Shortcut:
   • Right-click on the desktop, go to New > Shortcut.
   • Enter C:\Windows\System32\Cmd.exe as the location.
   • Name the shortcut appropriately.
   []Modify Shortcut Properties:
   • Right-click on the new shortcut and select Properties.
   • In the "Shortcut" tab, click on "Advanced".
   • Check "Run as Administrator".
   []Run the Shortcut:
   • Double-click the shortcut. It should prompt for UAC elevation for the original Admin account.
   []Task Scheduler (Alternative):
   • Open Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc).
   • Create a new task with elevated privileges.
   • In the Security Options, set it to run with the original Administrator account credentials.
2. Testing:
   • Test the new setup by running any program that requires Admin privileges.

     Notes:​

     • Security Implications: Be cautious, as bypassing UAC prompts can weaken security.
     • Standard User Limitation: MSSQL may require elevated permissions, so a Standard User might not work.
     • Automation: For automation, consider using scripts with elevated privileges triggered through Task Scheduler.
     By following these steps, you can ensure that UAC prompts for permissions only from the original Administrator account with a password and not from the additional Administrator account without a password. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of these steps!