UAC Technologies

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security component of the Microsoft® Windows Vista operating system. UAC will be one of the first technologies you will likely encounter in Windows Vista. User Account Control is a collection of technologies in Windows Vista that enables users to run as standard users, with low privilege, while still being able to perform common tasks and enjoy high application compatibility. UAC technologies include:

• Privilege Specification Model
• Consent/Credential Prompt
• Application Information Service (AIS)
• Installer Detection
• Data Virtualization
• ActiveX Installer Service
• And more ...