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XP Pro without additional options for user accounts
I've always felt its safer to keep average user away from the admin accounts. This protects them from themself along with inbound attacks. If they happen to open a bad email, or get hit with spyware or a virus from limewire, the users account will limit the bugs access to the PC. If the user is...- bsgjunkie
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- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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XP Pro without additional options for user accounts
Hello, I've been helping a family member create a home network at their new home. Their main desktop is running XP Pro. I suggested that he stop using his account with full admin access for every day use. When I went to create a new account for him, I am only given the options for "admin" and...- bsgjunkie
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- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
