📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses the possibility of disabling or bypassing User Account Control (UAC) for specific applications in Windows 7 Ultimate to reduce prompts without compromising system security. Several users share that Windows does not natively support setting UAC exemptions per program, but some workaround solutions, like scheduled tasks and external tools, are mentioned, though not all are effective or recommended. Overall, the consensus suggests that Windows lacks a straightforward method for per-application UAC control, and users discuss the balance between convenience and security, with some stating that UAC can be disabled safely if proper security measures are in place.
Thread Author
I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit:

Is there a way to change the UAC settings or disable it for a particular shortcut (application) on my computer? I don't want to change all UAC controls for my system because I still want the added security, however, on applications that I know are installed on my computer, there should be a way. Then I won't be nagged each time.

Thanks

 

Click to expand...
CommonTater

CommonTater

New Member
Member details
Joined
Jul 21, 2010
Messages
864
#2
jco said:
I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit:
Is there a way to change the UAC settings or disable it for a particular shortcut (application) on my computer? I don't want to change all UAC controls for my system because I still want the added security, however, on applications that I know are installed on my computer, there should be a way. Then I won't be nagged each time.
Thanks
Click to expand...

I've seen event scheduler hacks that claim to do this but I wouldn't really trust them.

The safest answer is "No, they don't let you do that".

And for what it's worth... I would give my eye teeth for a "while list" in the UAC.
 
Trouble

Trouble

Noob Whisperer
Member details
Joined
Nov 30, 2009
Messages
13,723
#3
jco

jco

Honorable Member
Member details
Joined
Jan 28, 2010
Messages
12
Thread Author #4
Yes I saw the Scheduler hack too and did not want to go that route. You're right about the "UAC Acceptance List". That would be great. Lets give that idea to Microsoft. Maybe they will fix it in 3-4 years.
Thanks
 
unawave

unawave

Excellent Member
Member details
Joined
Feb 25, 2009
Messages
177
#5
Another solution:
Link Removed due to 404 Error
 
jco

jco

Honorable Member
Member details
Joined
Jan 28, 2010
Messages
12
Thread Author #6
I downloaded and gave it a try. It did not work. I will play with it more in the next few days with other programs and see if it works at all. Thanks
 

jco

jco

Honorable Member
Member details
Joined
Jan 28, 2010
Messages
12
Thread Author #8
That works great and was easy to do.
Thanks very much.
 
J

Joe S

Excellent Member
Member details
Joined
Jan 12, 2009
Messages
3,781
#10
reghakr said:
IMHO, UAC can be safely disabled (Never Notify) if you have good anti-virus software, spyware protection and firewall installed.
Click to expand...

I agree especially on a single user machine.
Joe
 
OldTimer

OldTimer

Banned
Member details
Joined
Jul 19, 2010
Messages
798
#11
Joe S said:
I agree especially on a single user machine.
Joe
Click to expand...

May I say "X 2" ?

I run a really tight ship, so to speak, and I surely don't need no OS asking me "are you sure" every five minutes.

I just run a little script to "Disable UAC", and that does it.

By the way, for anyone using AVG 9.0 Pro, the new AVG Anti Virus 2011 is now available for download.
I just got it yesterday. I love it!

Spybot Search & Destroy has a new version out.

Cheers Mates!
Old Timer
 

You must log in or register to reply here.