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Turn Off UAC For a Specific Program on Windows 11 [How to]
Disabling UAC for a single application isn’t simple
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Updated onJanuary 26, 2024
updated onJanuary 26, 2024
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The UAC feature can be useful, but many users wonder if it can turn off UAC for a specific program on Windows 11.
While this is possible, it’s not as straightforward as many users think. However, this guide will show you how to do that, so keep reading.
Can I disable the UAC for one program?
Windows doesn’t allow you to disable UAC just for a single application. However, a workaround allows you to run an app and bypass UAC.
How do I disable UAC for specific applications in Windows 11?
Use Task Scheduler
To undo the action, and re-enable UAC, delete the created task and the folder.
How do I permanently disable UAC?
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Deactivate UAC with msconfig in Windows 11
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Disable UAC in the Windows 11 registry
Now, close the registry editor and restart your PC. The UAC settings should be disabled successfully now.
To enable theUser Account Control Settingsback again, follow the above instructions and change the value data from0to1.
What are the risks of disabling UAC?
By disabling UAC, all users on the computer will be able to make system changes and run any software.
In the worst-case scenario, if a user installs malicious software, it will have almost all privileges and it will be able to adjust PC settings without any restrictions.
You can also getThis app can’t be activated when UAC is disabledmessage if you choose to disable this feature.
As you can see, while it’s impossible to turn off UAC for a specific program on Windows 11, there are other workarounds you can use.
Before you leave, don’t forget to check our guide onDo you want to allow this app to make changesmessage.
Let us know in the comments box below for any other User Account Control settings queries.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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