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The thread discusses the rise in malware exploiting disabled User Access Control (UAC) on Windows 7 and Vista, prompting concerns about security risks. The original poster highlights this issue, while a responder admits to disabling UAC for convenience without recent infections, implying experienced users may bypass it without consequences. A third comment humorously mocks inexperienced users who turn off UAC, suggesting a link between unsafe browsing habits and security vulnerabilities. Overall, the sentiment underscores the importance of keeping UAC enabled to prevent malware infections.
The thread discusses the rise in malware exploiting disabled User Access Control (UAC) on Windows 7 and Vista, prompting concerns about security risks. The original poster highlights this issue, while a responder admits to disabling UAC for convenience without recent infections, implying experienced users may bypass it without consequences. A third comment humorously mocks inexperienced users who turn off UAC, suggesting a link between unsafe browsing habits and security vulnerabilities. Overall, the sentiment underscores the importance of keeping UAC enabled to prevent malware infections.
sergiogarcia9
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That's interesting. One of the first things I do when I do a fresh install, is to turn off UAC as it irritates me with the pop-ups constantly. I haven't been infected with a virus since Windows XP though, so I think I got a hold of it all.
Interesting read anyways, thanks for posting it
Interesting read anyways, thanks for posting it
Highwayman
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think the original article should have been renamed to "Noobs and Porn website users turning off UAC....." 