Detailed explanation for improved user Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7

Yesterday we analyzed federated Search in Windows 7, and today we look at a feature that has been widely criticized in Vista: User Account Control (UAC). As long as the system changes slightly, it will pop up the dialog box frequently to seek the user's permission, so it becomes one of the most hated features in Vista. In addition, using UAC to judge a program is sometimes complicated.

And Microsoft has only two options for UAC: Turn on UAC or turn off UAC, and many users often choose to shut down because they can't endure the torture of UAC. So what has UAC changed in Windows 7?

Before the E7 team introduced this new UAC in the blog, it clearly pointed out that the user in the use of the Vista UAC when the problem of the feedback, Microsoft attaches great importance. In Windows 7, Microsoft allows users to choose the notification level for UAC, and it also improves the user interface to add relevant information and hints. After Windows 7 setup is complete, a protected administrator account is created, but with a different UAC setting than Vista:

By default, the UAC prompt will only pop up when the program changes, and the user will not be prompted to change the system settings. The new UAC icon also changes, and looks more comfortable than in Vista:

The UAC settings under Windows 7 provide a slider that allows the user to set the level of notification, and you can choose from the following 4 options: