I wouldn't have disabled it. Like you posted, it's a great idea but a pain giving permission over and over and over again for the same programs.
Hello,
I have Vista 32bit home premium. Rather than turn UAC completely off, is there a way for it to give warning only once (i.e. the first time a program is run?)
I like the security of UAC, but it asks me every time I run the same programs - why can't it remember that the program is ok after first time?
Thanks...

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