User Account Control of Windows 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUser account control (UAC) is another feature that helps in Vista\/Windows 7\/Windows 8. It uses the principal of least privilege and works by reducing the amount of privileges you need to run most of your programs. It makes it harder to download and run a piece of malware. It also makes it easier to fix malware infections. Another way to think of least privilege is if you\u2019re going on a vacation and need your neighbor to check your mail. You probably don\u2019t give him your keychain that has your house, car, and office keys. You will only give him the mailbox key since it gives him the least amount of access he needs. Likewise UAC makes it easier for programs to run with reduced access to the system.<\/p>\n
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