How to uninstall Network & Logon for home use?

[Diane]

I have Windows XP prof. edition. I use it for Home & have
NO NEED for Network, Log ons, Servers, Users,
Administrators... It's annoying. How can I disactivate,
disable or uninstall thi? All I need is my internet and
email.In the setup manual it said that I could SKIP the
network installation, but i couldn't...
Please HELP!

[Nicholas]

For security purposes, Windows XP requires that you create
both an Administrator and User account. A network is required
if you wish to access the internet.

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;279783


Why you should not run your computer as an administrator:

Running Windows XP as an administrator makes the system=20
vulnerable to Trojan horses and other security risks. The simple=20
act of visiting an Internet site can be extremely damaging to the=20
system. An unfamiliar Internet site may have Trojan horse code=20
that can be downloaded to the system and executed. If you are=20
logged on with administrator privileges, a Trojan horse could do=20
things like reformat your hard drive, delete all your files, create a=20
new user account with administrative access, and so on.

You should add yourself to the Users or Power Users group.=20
When you log on as a member of the Users group, you can=20
perform routine tasks, including running programs and visiting=20
Internet sites, without exposing your computer to unnecessary risk.=20
As a member of the Power Users group, you can perform routine=20
tasks and you can also install programs, add printers, and use most=20
Control Panel items. If you need to perform administrative tasks, such=20
as upgrading the operating system or configuring system parameters,=20
then log off and log back on as an administrator.


Using Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/default.asp


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Nicholas

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"Diane" > wrote in message:
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| I have Windows XP prof. edition. I use it for Home & have=20
| NO NEED for Network, Log ons, Servers, Users,=20
| Administrators... It's annoying. How can I disactivate,=20
| disable or uninstall thi? All I need is my internet and=20
| email.In the setup manual it said that I could SKIP the=20
| network installation, but i couldn't...
| Please HELP!
|

[JohnB]

Does this same vulnerability apply to W2K Pro? I would expect so...
Does an NAT (lookup table) firewall offer any protection? I would expect
not...

"Nicholas" > wrote in message
...

>Why you should not run your computer as an administrator:

>Running Windows XP as an administrator makes the system
>vulnerable to Trojan horses and other security risks.