How to Fix UAC Yes Button Missing on Windows 11

The User Account Control (UAC) Yes button going missing on Windows 11 is one of the dumbest things that could possibly happen on the operating system. Without the Yes button on the UAC pop up, you won't be able to do a ton of important things, and even basic things like opening programs and apps. This isn't the most common issue and usually affects user accounts that do not have administrator privileges. So follow along as we guide you through a few solutions.

Repair System Files Using SFC and DISM

This is the first place that you need to start in order to solve this problem. It will scan your system for any corruptions and missing files then fix and replace everything to defaults.

Run System File Checker

System File Checker scans and repairs corrupted Windows files.

• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
• Run the following command:

• Wait for the scan to complete.

Run DISM

• After SFC finishes, run Deployment Image Servicing and Management.

• Restart your PC once both scans are complete.
• If errors persist, repeat both scans in Safe Mode.

Boot Into Safe Mode

• Press Windows + I and go to System, then Recovery.
• Click Restart now next to Advanced startup.
• Navigate to Troubleshoot, then Advanced options.
• Select Startup Settings and press F4 to boot into Safe Mode.

Activate the Administrator Account

• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
• Enter the following command:

• Restart the computer.

An account named Administrator will now appear on the sign-in screen.

Full Guide: How to enable the hidden Administrator account on Windows 11.

• Log into the built-in Administrator account that you just enabled. This account has unrestricted system privileges and can approve UAC prompts.
• Press Win + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter.
• Select your main user account.
• Click Properties, then Group Membership.
• Select Administrator and apply the changes.
• Restart your PC and sign back into your original account.

The UAC Yes button should now function normally.

Disable the Built-In Administrator Account (IMPORTANT)

For security reasons, the built-in Administrator account should not remain enabled.

• Sign in to your main account.
• Open Command Prompt as administrator.
• Run:

This prevents unauthorized use of the elevated account. You should never leave it enabled all the time.

If This Is a Work or School Device

If your PC is managed, administrator elevation may be blocked by organizational policy. Common indicators include messages stating that settings are managed by your organization or the presence of a work or school account under Settings, then Accounts.

In this scenario, only your IT department can resolve the issue.

Reset or Reinstall Windows (Last Resort)

On personal PCs where no administrator account is accessible and system repair fails, resetting or reinstalling Windows may be the only solution. Back up important data first, then perform a clean installation of Windows 11. This sucks but it might be the only solution sadly.