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Turn User Account Control on or off
Learn how to turn User Account Control on or off.
Why use a standard user account instead of an administrator account?
A standard user account offers better protection for your computer than an administrator account.
What is a standard user account?
You can use most of the capabilities of your computer with a standard user account, and it is safer to use than an administrator account.
What is a user account?
A user account determines which user rights and access permissions you have on the computer.
What is User Account Control?
User Account Control can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer by prompting you for permission to perform tasks.