Overview: UAC Prompts / Run as Administrator
This guide explains UAC Prompts / Run as Administrator step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
- ✅ Clear, actionable steps
- ✅ Best‑practice notes from our MSP engineers
- ✅ Links to related services and help
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UAC Prompts / Run as Administrator — Some admin tasks require elevation. Use Run as administrator or configure a scheduled task that runs elevated. Adjust UAC only within policy and security requirements.
Visit Microsoft Support: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works
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