If you find Windows User Account Control to be bothersome, you can opt to turn it off on your Windows 11 machine. In this article, MiniTool Software provides guidance on how to disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 11/10 and also explains how to disable UAC for particular applications in Windows 11/10.

Overview of User Account Control in Windows

User Account Control (UAC) is an essential part of Microsoft’s overall security strategy. By default, it is active on your computer. Each time you attempt to modify your computer, it displays a prompt to help reduce the effects of malware. However, due to its frequent appearances, some users wish to disable it.

Conversely, if you’ve turned off UAC on Windows 10 and later upgrade your computer to Windows 11, you may notice that it reactivates itself. So, how do you disable User Account Control in Windows 11? Is it feasible to disable UAC for a single application in Windows 11/10?

The subsequent sections will focus on these instructions:

• How to disable UAC in Windows 11/10?
• How to disable UAC for one application in Windows 10/11?

Steps to Disable/Enable UAC in Windows 11/10

Here, we present the simplest method to turn off UAC in Windows 11. This approach is also applicable in Windows 10.

1. Open the Control Panel in Windows 11 (you can use the search function to look for Control Panel and open it).
2. Choose either Large icons or Small icons for the view. Then, click User Accounts.
3. Click the Change User Account Control settings link.
4. Move the slider to Never notify.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Yes on the pop-up UAC window to confirm the action.

Following these steps will prevent the User Account Control from appearing on your Windows 11 computer.

To enable UAC in Windows 11 again, you need to move the slider to one of the other three positions.

Moreover, you can use Command Prompt, Registry Editor, or Local Group Policy Editor to disable UAC on your Windows 11 system. These methods are identical to those used in Windows 10. For further assistance, refer to our previous post on disabling UAC in Windows 10. Here is the link: How to Disable UAC in Windows 10? Here Are Four Simple Ways.

Method to Disable UAC for a Single Application in Windows 11/10

Another scenario involves wanting to disable UAC for a specific application in Windows 11/10. Follow these steps:

1. Use Windows Search to locate Task Scheduler and select the first result to open Task Scheduler.

2. Right-click Task Scheduler Library and choose New Folder. Name it accordingly. For instance, I named it UAC blacklist.

3. Expand Task Scheduler Library.

4. Right-click the newly created folder and select Create Task.

5. Provide a descriptive name for the task. Here, I named it after the application for which I wanted to disable UAC.

6. Select Run with highest privileges in the Security options section.

7. Expand Configure for and select the Windows operating system you are using. Since I am using a Windows 11 Insider preview build, there is no Windows 11 option. Once Windows 11 is officially released, the option should appear. If you are using Windows 10, select Windows 10 to proceed.

8. Click OK.

9. Click OK on the small pop-up window to navigate to the next step.

10. Click New under Actions. Ensure Start a program is selected. Then, click Browse to choose the application’s .exe file from your computer. If you’re unsure of its location, right-click the application's shortcut and select Open file location to check.

11. If you are using a laptop, also visit the Conditions tab and uncheck Start the task only if the computer is on AC power.

12. Display the desktop and create a shortcut for the application.

Once all these steps are completed, you can open the program by clicking the newly created shortcut without encountering the UAC interface.

Conclusion

Now you should understand how to disable UAC in Windows 11. If you need to disable UAC for certain specific applications, there is also a guide for that. Should you encounter any other issues, feel free to leave a comment for assistance.

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