How to Make UAC Always ask for Password on Admin Accounts

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 Update Service “Access is Denied” When Changing Startup Type

windows update service options grayed out - wuauserv

When you open the Services MMC and change the Windows Update service’s startup type, the “Access is denied” error occurs after clicking Apply or OK. Cause The above error occurs due to tightened permissions for the Windows Update service’s registry key(s). Resolution To resolve the issue, change ownership of the “wuauserv” registry key and assign … Read more