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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Ful" data-source="post: 1079551" data-attributes="member: 32260"><p>It is mostly true. Microsoft always had a problem with adjusting security to the needs of an average user.</p><p>Anyway, I would replace "techie" with security-aware and cautious. Many MT members are not "techie", but still can use UAC.</p><p></p><p>Nowadays, it is a problem with UAC usability. Most people use only one account. If the malware triggers UAC and the user refuses the consent, the malware does not stop running (with standard rights). Of course, there is still an advantage when disinfecting the computer. </p><p>If the malware could elevate, then the full disinfection is much harder. It is easier to restore all partitions and important files. In some cases, the computer can still be infected.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy Ful, post: 1079551, member: 32260"] It is mostly true. Microsoft always had a problem with adjusting security to the needs of an average user. Anyway, I would replace "techie" with security-aware and cautious. Many MT members are not "techie", but still can use UAC. Nowadays, it is a problem with UAC usability. Most people use only one account. If the malware triggers UAC and the user refuses the consent, the malware does not stop running (with standard rights). Of course, there is still an advantage when disinfecting the computer. If the malware could elevate, then the full disinfection is much harder. It is easier to restore all partitions and important files. In some cases, the computer can still be infected.:( [/QUOTE]
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