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: Applications gain the ability to modify protected system directories (like C:\Windows ), change the registry, and manage system-level services.

: Running older applications designed before UAC was introduced, which expect continuous write access to root drives or system folders. 🔒 Security Implications Run as Administrator

: Applications can read and write only to user-specific directories and cannot modify critical operating system files. : Applications gain the ability to modify protected

: Editing or interacting with files stored in protected locations, such as the System32 directory. : Editing or interacting with files stored in

: If a malicious application or a compromised web browser is run as an administrator, it gains full access to the entire operating system, enabling it to install malware or steal sensitive system files.

: An elevation request triggers a secure desktop prompt. If the user is a standard account, they must enter an administrator's credentials. If the user is an administrator, they must simply click "Yes" to consent to the elevation. 📋 Common Use Cases