How to disable this "at risk"? Or do i need to uninstall HP software?

[GargamelSE]

Just got the latest sh*tty update for the HP Support Assistant, and now shows a nag icon that i dont want the  UAC "secure desktop" at every prompt.

Any way to disable this or do i need to deinstall this software?

[Dragon-Fur]

@GargamelSE 

Option

Ignore it - The warning is from Windows - it is likely a result of having your UAC set at less than the Windows recommended setting.  Mine does the same thing since I have UAC knocked down to a "lesser setting".

Yes, you can certainly uninstall the HP Support Assistant application.

HPSA is not mandatory to the operation of your computer.

Your workstation is past the point of needing many Updates - any new updates are easily managed (if you choose) by checking for updates in category Software and Drivers

It's simply an application and can be uninstalled

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Scroll down, find the offending app and uninstall

Restart the computer after you remove the application.

What else?

Your commercial workstation is supported in the HP Image Assistant software.

HPIA is not "plug and play" as is the HPSA - but it works, it is geared to business class computers and workstations, and it is "not" the HP Support Assistant.

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