In Windows Vista, when User Access Control (UAC) is enabled all programs run with regular privileges. When a task needs to be done that requires administrator privileges, the entire screen darkens and all windows are disabled except a dialog window that asks you to accept or reject that administrative task.
One way to circumvent that is to simply disable UAC. This is not a good idea and is not recommended, as all programs and tasks will run as administrator. This can have devastating effects should your computer become compromised.
Yet it is annoying to have so many barriers to your own computer, if you know what you are doing and what consequences your actions will have.
Windows Vista also includes an elevated mode of running programs which does not prompt you for UAC permission, but also does not disable the UAC.
To run a program with elevated privileges, follow these steps:
- Click Start (or press the Windows key).
- Type the name of the program.
- Press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
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