Why am I asked if I "want to allow this app to make changes to my device"?

Joseph Priest 25 Reputation points
2026-02-07T12:58:48.05+00:00

I recently cleared my cache and cookies to access a new health insurance app. Since then, every time I attempt to use Microsoft edge, I prompted to approve changes to my device. It used to just ask for my pin. Please help?

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 11
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2026-02-07T12:59:26.2333333+00:00

When you are prompted with the message "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" it typically indicates that the User Account Control (UAC) settings on your device may have changed. This is a security feature in Windows that helps prevent unauthorized changes to your system. Since you mentioned clearing your cache and cookies, it is possible that this action inadvertently affected your UAC settings or the permissions required for Microsoft Edge to function normally.

To resolve this issue, you can check your UAC settings and adjust them if necessary. You may want to ensure that they are set to a level that allows you to use Microsoft Edge without frequent prompts.

If the issue persists, consider checking for updates or reinstalling the application to ensure all settings are correctly configured.

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