Risk level
High. Fixing is recommended.
The information is applicable to
- Kaspersky Standard, Plus, Premium
- Kaspersky Security Cloud — Personal and Family
Cause
Disabled by the user.
Why it may be dangerous
User Account Control (UAC) notifies on attempts of applications or users to make some changes to the computer, e.g. install an application. If you disable User Account Control, the system will become more vulnerable for spying malware, viruses, and other threats.
After fixing
Some applications function incorrectly with User Account Control enabled. Disable it only if you are sure the application is trusted.
Rollback options
Rollback to previous settings is available.
Knowledge Base
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