Vista - UAC - what does it mean in simple terms?

09-30-2009

Gordon wrote:

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> "tryingtolearn" <tryingtolearn@newsgroup> wrote in
> message news:81B5D0A2-FD83-43CC-8884-E24709F9F375@newsgroup

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>> Gordon and "FromTheRafters": Sorry about all the >>> in my previous in
>> line posting. Chalk it up to "newbeeness". ;-) But thanks for
>> bringing it to my attention. Lesson learned --- and I consider that a
>> good thing!
>>
>> Thank you both for helping me. Sincerely.
>> FromTheRafters, your explanations in your last post hit the mark with
>> me and I now have a much better understanding of these things. You did
>> a good job of explaining things on a level I could relate to. I
>> finally "get it". I am no longer going to run day to day as
>> administrator. Am as Gordon suggested creating a limited user account.
>> Funny how so many terms in computerland seem to mean just the opposite
>> of what they appear to mean. Thanks for hanging in there with me! I
>> have much yet to learn but I have learned a few more things. Once
>> again my thanks to you. Ann --- tryingtolearn
>>

>
> Hey you're welcome! We all have to start somewhere. Enjoy your
> exploration and learning - it's a great world out there!

Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots while
he is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint. What a
hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake.

10-01-2009

"Vista Succubus Hunter" <Sucuubus1@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:u1Wbl$jQKHA.1268@newsgroup

Quote:

> Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots while he
> is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint. What a
> hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake.

All lies again

10-01-2009

"Vista Succubus Hunter" <Sucuubus1@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:u1Wbl$jQKHA.1268@newsgroup

Quote:

> Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots
> while he is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint.
> What a hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake.

The LUA idea is not MS specific. There was nothing wrong with Gordon's
posts in this thread. This is more about LUA than UAC - and even Linux
users can understand that concept.

<me ducks an' runs fer cover>

**whs** · 10-01-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by tryingtolearn

O/S Vista Home Basic 32 bit. I had some IE problems which were also
interferring with my printer causing it not to print. MS/MVP, PA Bear,
helped me solve the IE problem in the IE group, which in turn solved the
printer not working problem. Now I just have 1 little glitch. The printer
will NOT print as long as UAC is enabled but WILL print when UAC is turned
off. I did post this question in the printer group 4 days ago but have had
no responses.
So my question now is this: Is it important for me to have UAC enabled? In
the household there is only 1 computer & 1 printer (both wireless) & I am
the only one who knows how to use the computer. I am not worried about
people tampering around with my computer in my home. I'm a little foggy as
to exactly what UAC controls but from what I can make out it seems it only
involves preventing someone from making unauthorized changes to my computer.
Thus----do I need to worry so much about it?

Reading this may help: Windows Vista User Account Control (UAC) - Why it's useful « How-To Geek Forums

09-30-2009	#11 (permalink)
Vista Succubus Hunter n/a posts	Re: UAC - what does it mean in simple terms? Gordon wrote: Quote: > > "tryingtolearn" <tryingtolearn@newsgroup> wrote in > message news:81B5D0A2-FD83-43CC-8884-E24709F9F375@newsgroup Quote: >> Gordon and "FromTheRafters": Sorry about all the >>> in my previous in >> line posting. Chalk it up to "newbeeness". ;-) But thanks for >> bringing it to my attention. Lesson learned --- and I consider that a >> good thing! >> >> Thank you both for helping me. Sincerely. >> FromTheRafters, your explanations in your last post hit the mark with >> me and I now have a much better understanding of these things. You did >> a good job of explaining things on a level I could relate to. I >> finally "get it". I am no longer going to run day to day as >> administrator. Am as Gordon suggested creating a limited user account. >> Funny how so many terms in computerland seem to mean just the opposite >> of what they appear to mean. Thanks for hanging in there with me! I >> have much yet to learn but I have learned a few more things. Once >> again my thanks to you. Ann --- tryingtolearn >> > > Hey you're welcome! We all have to start somewhere. Enjoy your > exploration and learning - it's a great world out there! Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots while he is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint. What a hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake.
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10-01-2009	#12 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: UAC - what does it mean in simple terms? "Vista Succubus Hunter" <Sucuubus1@newsgroup> wrote in message news:u1Wbl$jQKHA.1268@newsgroup Quote: > Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots while he > is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint. What a > hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake. All lies again
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10-01-2009	#13 (permalink)
FromTheRafters n/a posts	Re: UAC - what does it mean in simple terms? "Vista Succubus Hunter" <Sucuubus1@newsgroup> wrote in message news:u1Wbl$jQKHA.1268@newsgroup Quote: > Here we have a person that calls all MS users Wintards and idiots > while he is in COLA, and then he comes here and acts like a MS saint. > What a hypocrite he is what a hypocrite and a snake. The LUA idea is not MS specific. There was nothing wrong with Gordon's posts in this thread. This is more about LUA than UAC - and even Linux users can understand that concept. <me ducks an' runs fer cover>
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10-01-2009	#14 (permalink)
whs Vista home premium 32bit 1,030 posts	Re: UAC - what does it mean in simple terms? Quote: Originally Posted by tryingtolearn O/S Vista Home Basic 32 bit. I had some IE problems which were also interferring with my printer causing it not to print. MS/MVP, PA Bear, helped me solve the IE problem in the IE group, which in turn solved the printer not working problem. Now I just have 1 little glitch. The printer will NOT print as long as UAC is enabled but WILL print when UAC is turned off. I did post this question in the printer group 4 days ago but have had no responses. So my question now is this: Is it important for me to have UAC enabled? In the household there is only 1 computer & 1 printer (both wireless) & I am the only one who knows how to use the computer. I am not worried about people tampering around with my computer in my home. I'm a little foggy as to exactly what UAC controls but from what I can make out it seems it only involves preventing someone from making unauthorized changes to my computer. Thus----do I need to worry so much about it? Reading this may help: Windows Vista User Account Control (UAC) - Why it's useful « How-To Geek Forums
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