How to turn off User Account Control

Overview

In order to record data into MYOB AccountRight Classic (Accounting, Accounting Plus, Premier or Enterprise v19), User Account Control must be turned off. User Account Control is a mechanism of Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 that can prevent software from talking to each other.

How to turn off User Account Control in Windows 7

Accessing User Account Control from the Start Menu

User Account Control Dialogue

To turn off user account control on a windows 7 machine, follow these steps.

1. Click on Start button in windows;
2. Type UAC in the search box;
3. Click on Change User Account Control Settings;
4. Move the slider completely to the bottom;
5. Click OK;
6. Reboot your machine.

How to turn off User Account Control in Windows 8 & Windows 10

To turn off user account control on a windows 8 machine, follow these steps.

1. Open up the Start screen;
2. Search for UAC;
3. Click on Change User Account Control Settings;
4. Move the slider completely to the bottom;
5. Click OK;
6. Run Regedit;
7. Find the Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System;
8. Find the setting named EnableLUA and set it to 0;
9. Reboot your machine.

Notes

• We recommend only your IT support staff member only turns off UAC via the registry as any mistake may harm your computer.

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