Tip: Disable the UAC for Certain Programs

In my previous article, we learned the two ways to disable the Windows Vista UAC: a command prompt hack and through command prompt. It is not a good idea to disable the UAC for extended periods of time due to security vulnerabilities and programs gaining unauthorized access to your computer. Most of us though, are so annoyed with certain programs being blocked by the UAC. The reason for this is because the program needs to perform an administrative task such as accessing the internet (Browsers are exempt), and editing and deleting files in system folders (Such as Program Files and the Windows folder). In fact, you probably disabled UAC because it blocks one of your programs that you use frequently. There is hope. With a simple little trick using the task scheduler, you can run your programs with administrative privileges without the UAC bothering you! Read More...

So how does this miracle trick work. Well, in Windows Vista (and XP) you have a task scheduler. Since most programs that are scheduled require confirmation from the UAC, Microsoft added a run with highest privileges check box. This would allow programs to run automatically (when scheduled) without the hassle of clicking continue on the UAC prompt. This is how we are going to run your program. Simply create a task, check the run with highest privileges, and make a shortcut to run the task. Here's how to do it in detail:

1. First click Start and then All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Task Scheduler.
2. Click allow if you are prompted by the UAC (You should be unless it is disabled).
3. In the left hand column, right click on Task Scheduler Library and then click New Folder.
4. Name it UAC Bypass and click the OK button.
5. Now click the arrow next to Task Scheduler Library.
6. Right Click on your new folder and then click Create Task.
7. Name it with the name of your Program and type a description. (Remember the Name, we will use it later)
8. Make sure to check run with highest privileges at the bottom.
9. Click the actions tab and then click new.
10. Select Start a Program from the drop down box.
11. Click the browse button and find your program (It should be an .exe; If your not sure where it is, see the instructions for finding it's location below)
12. If you have any arguments such as /AUTO (Which runs in the background) in CCleaner, type them in the arguments box.
13. Click OK
14. If you have a laptop, click the Conditions tab and uncheck Start the Task Only if the Computer is on AC power.
15. Click the OK button.
16. Now go to your desktop. (You may close the Task Scheduler)
17. Rick Click and go to New>Shortcut.
18. Type (And replace [Program Name] with the name of your TASK):
    C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe /run /tn "\UAC Bypass\[Program Name]"
    
19. Give it a good name.

Finding the Location of your Program

1. Right click on the program's shortcut on the desktop.
2. Click Properties.
3. It's location is in the target box under the Shortcut Tab.

And there you have it. Now when you try to run the program, it will run without the UAC prompt. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for this tip: include it in a comment, post it on the forums, or PM us through our Youtube Channel.