How to Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 11

User Account Control (UAC) is a built-in security feature in Windows that helps protect your system from unauthorized changes. However, some users find the constant pop-ups and confirmation requests to be inconvenient, especially when the device is used in a trusted environment. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to disable UAC in Windows 11.

Step 1: Open User Account Control Settings

  1. Press Win + S and type “Change User Account Control settings” into the search bar.
  2. Select the result to open the UAC settings window.

Step 2: Disabling UAC

  1. In the UAC settings window, you'll see a slider with four security levels. By default, it's set to a medium level.
  2. To completely disable UAC, move the slider down to the lowest position — “Never notify”.
  3. Click “OK” to save the changes. You may need to restart your system for the new settings to take effect.

Alternative Method: Disabling UAC via Registry

If you prefer a more customizable approach, you can use the Registry Editor to disable UAC:

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System.
  3. Find the EnableLUA entry and double-click on it.
  4. Change the value to 0 to disable UAC.
  5. Click OK and restart your computer.

Important Considerations When Disabling UAC

Disabling UAC reduces your system's security, which may increase the risk of malware. It's recommended to disable UAC only if you are certain all applications and file sources are safe.