Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. CKG Edit ====== ====== ===== Question ===== [[http://support.cyriouswiki.com/Disable+UAC+in+Windows+8+|How do I disable UAC in Windows 8?]] ===== Answer ===== To disable UAC in Windows 8 Professional: - From the Desktop, press Windows Key + R to access the RUN dialogue. Type 'GPEdit.msc' into the form and click 'OK'. - In the Local Group Policy Editor window edit the Computer Configuration by selecting the follwing items in order: * Computer Configuration * Windows Settings * Security Settings * Local Policies * Security Options 3. Disable the following User Access Control policys: * Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop. * Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation. 4. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window 5. Restart Windows Notes: * These steps should be followed if disabling User Account Access settings from the Control Panel did not work. ===== Version Information ===== * Entered : 12/2012 * Version(s) : SMS 8.9+