Hi, I have been trying to disable user account control in Windows Vista SP2 in order to give a non-admin account more flexibility - specifically the ability to save files to an external USB drive. When the user tries to save a file they get a prompt stating that they require administrator permission. Usually I disable UAC by going into the Control Panel - User Accounts - Unchecking the "Use UAC" box, then restarting. I have one system where this will not stick - UAC continues to be enabled (the box is still checked even though i unchecked before restarting). I have also tried to do the following before a restart: Set the EnableLUA registry key to 0 Disable UAC via MSCONFIG Setting UAC settings to Disabled in the local security options Both had the same result - UAC is still enabled. Is there any other way to disable UAC and make it stick?

Hi, Please change the Non-administrator account to Standard account. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-a-users-account-type Regards,Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.