One way toprevent unauthorized changesis to have one person as the connection administrator.

This guide explains what UAC is and how you’re free to disable it in Windows 10.

What Is UAC?

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UAC is asecurity feature in Windows 10that prevents unauthorized or inadvertent changes to the operating system.

Such changes can be initiated by users, viruses, malware, or applications.

But if the administrator doesnt approve the changes, they wont be executed.

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Youll also see it when you want to change important system options that require admin approval.

For example, any apps started using Windows Explorer will run with standard user level permissions.

This includes apps included with Windows 10 itself.

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Learn more in ourMicrosoft Family accountandhow to add a family member to your Microsoft accountguides.

To turn UAC back on, drag the slider to the security level you want and then clickOK.

However, before you do that, confirm youback up the registryto avoid any system issues.

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Take Control of Your Accounts

UAC makes all the difference between standard user accounts and administrator accounts.

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