One key recovery continuosly asks for permissions

I've got U310 laptop with Windows 8 and One Key 8.0.0.1219 installed.
While I work on laptop (say, type text or watch film) One key continiously asks for permissions to make changes on the laptop.
I just don't understand why it needs something to do so frequent.
Maybe I am hitting a button which starts one key?
How can I manage it?
I don't want to turn the notifications fully or deinstall One Key.

hi ybeltrikov 
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
If you have an icon for the One Key or if you know where it is stored
Right click on its icon and choose properties.
On top, click on "Compatibility" tab
Below you will see now "Privilege Level"
Check the box that says Run the program as an Administrator.
Try running the Software or see if the pop up will appear again
Hope this helps,
Cheers!
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    Hope this helps.
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