Windows Admin Privileges

[TikoMyster]

I apologize if this is the wrong area to ask but I wanted to know what video it was that Linus talked about changing the admin privileges one has on their PC. For example, I am the admin of my own PC and only have my one user access to this PC, whenever programs are to be installed it always asks to say yes or no. I remember Linus showing how to change that setting. I tried googling it myself and searching old videos but couldn't really find it.

Another example that just popped up was that I can't save onto my local SSD for some reason. If someone could help or point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

[BoomerDutch]

First one is the UAC, I'd suggest to keep the same because if you ever get a virus the virus can gain admin privilege without your consent so.. if you keep UAC the same then it will ask you to consent and possible avoid virus to be launched or gaining admin permissions.

 

So you will know what's going on.

 

The second the SSD.

You can check the SSD permissions by going to properties then permissions.

Or folder properties.

 

Change ownership to you then you will have acces to the SSD.

 

[TikoMyster]

Thank you for the tip and help!