USER ACCOUNT CONTROL (UAC) Microsoft Windows User Account Control (UAC) provides a higher level of security...
USER ACCOUNT CONTROL (UAC)
Microsoft Windows User Account Control (UAC) provides a higher level of security for users. Research UAC using the Internet. What were its design goals? Were they achieved? How secure is UAC? What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses?
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Homework Answers
///design goals
-secures desktop application.
-helps virus or any other and stops other form of application.
-gives user an option to select or reject option.
///achieved or not (not achieved)
It receives both positive and negative feedback. It always irritates the users by asking always allow the program or not. The programs wants to changes and asks user to allow it or not.
// secure
By doing some test no antivirus software installed in the windows. Only one software were installed and it will also installed because of user clicked yes.
///uac strengths
It will give warning of installing any other new application. It will also gives you notifications.
///uac weakness
-incredibly intrusive.(causing disruption with un invited link)
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