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How to Make UAC Always ask for Password on Admin Accounts

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UAC asks for password even if logged in as an administrator

When you’re login to an admin account and initiate an action that requires administrative rights (elevation of privilege), the UAC will ask for consent (instead of the username and password.) You select either Yes (“Permit”) or No (“Deny”) in the consent dialog. This operation will happen on the secure desktop. However, Windows binaries will be allowed to perform an operation that requires elevation without consent or credentials. This is the default behavior for admin-approval mode in Windows.Read more

Windows Modules Installer (TrustedInstaller) Service Missing or Throws Error 3

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Regedit.exe File Import menu - Registry Editor

When you open the Services MMC, the Windows Modules Installer Service (“TrustedInstaller”) service may be missing from the list. On some systems, the Windows Modules Installer service may exist, but attempting to start the service causes error 3. Windows could not start the Windows Modules Installer service on Local Computer. Error 3: The system cannot … Read more

Find Unnecessary Device Drivers in your Windows PC

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Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) setup screen

Your Windows installation may get bloated over time with unwanted device driver packages. The driver store may accumulate drivers that aren’t required by the system — i.e., the hardware no longer exists, or another package has superseded the driver. You can remove device drivers in Windows using several methods. But how do you find out … Read more