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		babypuncher on Dec 8, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 Isn't that how most operating systems are? macOS and most Linux distros direct the user to creating and living in an "Administrator" account, but require confirmation from the user (or extra steps) whenever invoking the privileges that comes with.

jordache on Dec 8, 2021 [–]

That is true on macos. I'm being prompted for any consequential actions.

In Windows 10 + 11, that prompt does not exist, if you are signed in with the admin account.

babypuncher on Dec 10, 2021 | [–]

Windows absolutely does unless you turn User Account Control off. This has been part of the operating system since Vista.

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