UAC History

History of UAC

UAC is not what Microsoft initially called this technology that helps protect computers. Initially, the technology was called LUA, which stands for Least Privilege User Access. LUA is defined as:

"(The Principle of Least Privilege) requires that each subject in a system be granted the most restrictive set of privileges (or lowest clearance) needed for the performance of authorized tasks. The application of this principle limits the damage that can result from accident, error, or unauthorized use."

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