using XP Home - limited account.
07 January 2006, 01:01 PM
#1
using XP Home - limited account.
Hi all,
I have set up a 'limited account' on XP home as per the advice in the SN security thread.
Don't run as 'Administrator' - Most viruses and trojans require admin rights to actually install and execute their payloads. Most users configure their PC with a single account that will normally be given full admin rights. You don't need these rights to perform the normal day-to-day functions on your PC. Set your main login as a normal user account and create a separate admin account.
Problem is I cannot seem to log in to MyEbay or watch an item until the admin account is also logged on.
any help appreciated
RS.
I have set up a 'limited account' on XP home as per the advice in the SN security thread.
Don't run as 'Administrator' - Most viruses and trojans require admin rights to actually install and execute their payloads. Most users configure their PC with a single account that will normally be given full admin rights. You don't need these rights to perform the normal day-to-day functions on your PC. Set your main login as a normal user account and create a separate admin account.
any help appreciated
RS.
07 January 2006, 02:41 PM
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Do you need to set the network settings for the limited user?
The settings may have got tied to the admin account.
(Just a guess by the way).
John.
The settings may have got tied to the admin account.
(Just a guess by the way).
John.
09 January 2006, 11:04 AM
#3
Dunno, I was hoping default settings would allow you to do most things except maybe add / remove programs.
Do most home users run with limited accounts to prevent attacks as suggested??
RS.
Do most home users run with limited accounts to prevent attacks as suggested??
RS.
09 January 2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rs_uk
Hi all,
I have set up a 'limited account' on XP home as per the advice in the SN security thread.
Problem is I cannot seem to log in to MyEbay or watch an item until the admin account is also logged on.
any help appreciated
RS.
I have set up a 'limited account' on XP home as per the advice in the SN security thread.
Problem is I cannot seem to log in to MyEbay or watch an item until the admin account is also logged on.
any help appreciated
RS.
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