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What is User Account Control (UAC) in Windows, and can I turn it off?

Keeping your Windows system secure is vital for the operating system on your PC, and it takes some time and diligence.

Windows updates cause unexpected user account control prompts

Microsoft points out a side effect of the August updates. User account control prompts appear when MSI repairs are started.
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Windows Update KB5063878 and KB5063875 Causing UAC Problems

The most recent Windows security patches, identified as KB5063878 and KB5063875, were intended to strengthen the system against privilege escalation exploits, specifically CVE-2025-50173.

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control ...

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app ...