UAC (User Account Control)
[/juːeɪˈsiː/ or /ˌjuːzər əˈkaʊnt kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
Controle de Conta de Usuário
1. A security feature in Windows operating systems that helps prevent unauthorized changes to a computer by requiring administrator permission for certain actions
UAC prompted me to confirm before installing the software.
O Controle de Conta de Usuário me solicitou confirmação antes de instalar o software.
2. A system mechanism that protects against malware and unauthorized software installations by restricting user privileges
I disabled UAC to avoid constant permission prompts while working.
Desabilitei o Controle de Conta de Usuário para evitar constantes solicitações de permissão enquanto trabalhava.
3. A Windows security component introduced in Windows Vista that separates standard user accounts from administrator accounts
UAC helps maintain system integrity by limiting what unprivileged applications can do.
O UAC ajuda a manter a integridade do sistema limitando o que aplicativos não privilegiados podem fazer.
UAC is integral to modern Windows security culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, IT professionals and support teams regularly reference UAC when troubleshooting system issues. In the USA, UAC has become a standard security expectation since Windows Vista. Both regions recognize UAC as essential for protecting against malware, though some users find the frequent prompts intrusive and choose to disable it despite security risks.
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