Vista - UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it?

**johngalt** · 12-21-2008

Have a user claiming that most users will be disabling UAC, so here is the poll to see.

**Airbot** · 12-21-2008

Initially, I had it turned off as most people have done when they first encounter it I suppose. I know they intentionally made it annoying so that more developers would make safer software. After reading a lot on how it protects you quite well, I started using it. I find that it actually isn't that annoying or nagging as most people think. I hardly even notice it getting in the way any more and I find the extra layer of protection more comforting.

**mansrm81** · 12-21-2008

I set it to the elevated privilege level so I don't have to ok when I install software.

**sygnus21** · 12-21-2008

I use it as configured. Doesn't bother me, and I like the protection. Been that way since I started using Vista Beta.

**Mr GRiM** · 12-21-2008

I'm sorry to say I turn it off, I have all my important stuff backed up on a external drive and if some thing bad does happen I will just reinstall if if comes to that. That is not say that I should not have it on because I know that it is allot safer but I am just lazy and I don't like it asking me every time I want to something.

**skunksmash** · 12-21-2008

i use mine as it comes, it can be a pain but if im being honest, in 20 years time im not gonna look back & worry about the few seconds i spent with the UAC....

SK

**echrada** · 12-21-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by skunksmash

i use mine as it comes, it can be a pain but if im being honest, in 20 years time im not gonna look back & worry about the few seconds i spent with the UAC....

SK

Ditto

**pooch** · 12-21-2008

Security is what you make it or want it to be

As a Linux user I very quickly accepted giving in a root password everytime I wanted to change something. Answering a yes/no question from UAC is definately no problem for me.

Do you lock the house door on the way out??

**KrossX** · 12-21-2008

I just leave it as it is. It has its uses.

**smarteyeball** · 12-21-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by pooch

As a Linux user I very quickly accepted giving in a root password everytime I wanted to change something.

That's why I use a one digit password in Linux

I just use TweakUAC. A few extra clicks isn't going to kill me. My mouse button maybe, but not me

12-21-2008	#1 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? Have a user claiming that most users will be disabling UAC, so here is the poll to see.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#2 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,649 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? Initially, I had it turned off as most people have done when they first encounter it I suppose. I know they intentionally made it annoying so that more developers would make safer software. After reading a lot on how it protects you quite well, I started using it. I find that it actually isn't that annoying or nagging as most people think. I hardly even notice it getting in the way any more and I find the extra layer of protection more comforting.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#3 (permalink)
mansrm81 Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2/ 1,863 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? I set it to the elevated privilege level so I don't have to ok when I install software.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#4 (permalink)
sygnus21 Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 1,025 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? I use it as configured. Doesn't bother me, and I like the protection. Been that way since I started using Vista Beta.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#5 (permalink)
Mr GRiM Vista Ultimate x64 305 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? I'm sorry to say I turn it off, I have all my important stuff backed up on a external drive and if some thing bad does happen I will just reinstall if if comes to that. That is not say that I should not have it on because I know that it is allot safer but I am just lazy and I don't like it asking me every time I want to something.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#6 (permalink)
skunksmash ultimate 64 SP1 2,180 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? i use mine as it comes, it can be a pain but if im being honest, in 20 years time im not gonna look back & worry about the few seconds i spent with the UAC.... SK
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#7 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? Quote: Originally Posted by skunksmash i use mine as it comes, it can be a pain but if im being honest, in 20 years time im not gonna look back & worry about the few seconds i spent with the UAC.... SK Ditto
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#8 (permalink)
pooch Vista Ultimatex64 Windows 7 build 7100 1,046 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? Security is what you make it or want it to be As a Linux user I very quickly accepted giving in a root password everytime I wanted to change something. Answering a yes/no question from UAC is definately no problem for me. Do you lock the house door on the way out??
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#9 (permalink)
KrossX Windows 7 RC x64 (7100) 83 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? I just leave it as it is. It has its uses.
My System Specs

12-21-2008	#10 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,681 posts	Re: UAC - do you love it, hate it or deal with it? Quote: Originally Posted by pooch As a Linux user I very quickly accepted giving in a root password everytime I wanted to change something. That's why I use a one digit password in Linux I just use TweakUAC. A few extra clicks isn't going to kill me. My mouse button maybe, but not me
My System Specs

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Do you LOVE or HATE Windows Vista?	General Discussion
Vista--Love it or Hate it. No Middle Man.	Vista General
Love vista but hate windows mail	Vista mail
If you Hate Vista, You'll Love Ubuntu - Just FYI	Vista General
Vista RC1, from: I hate it, to: I Love it :-)	Vista General