When Microsoft decided to try and stop malware and viruses automatically installing themselves onto a computer, they came up with the concept of the User Access Control feature.

This was introduced in Windows Vista, and then in it's latest guise in Windows 7. The idea was a good one - requiring users to acknowledge program installations before a program was allowed to be installed. However it can at times prove to be frustrating. This guide details the steps required (on NON domain computers) to disable it. However, be warned that disabling this feature may result in programs being installed on your computer without your knowledge.

There are many ways to disable UAC on your computer - this is the most straight forward.

Go to User Account Control Settings.

Type in UAC, or go to the System and Security applet.

Click on the "Change User Account Control Settings" link.

(Note this can also be performed by typing this command from the Run menu:

C:\Windows\System32\UserAccountControlSettings.exe)

To turn off UAC, move the slider to the Never notify position, and then click OK.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To turn UAC back on, move the slider to choose when you want to be notified, and then click OK.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

You will need to restart your computer for UAC to be turned off.