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phill
December 11th 03, 09:27 PM
But thats why i use Norton antivirus i have no probs at=20
all.
Phill


>-----Original Message-----
>Why you should not run your computer as an administrator:
>
>When you run Microsoft=A9 Windows=A9 using the Computer=20
>administrator account, your computer is more vulnerable=20
>to viruses and other security risks than when you use=20
the=20
>Limited account. For example, if you are using the=20
>Limited account and you visit an unfamiliar Internet=20
site=20
>that contains a virus, your computer is less likely to=20
be=20
>infected by it. If you are using the Computer=20
>administrator account, however, a Trojan horse could do=20
>things like reformat your hard drive, delete all your=20
>files, create a new user account with administrative=20
>access, and so on.
>
>The Limited account is the safest account type because=20
it=20
>does not allow users to download or install programs=20
>(activities that make a computer vulnerable if not done=20
>correctly). You can perform routine tasks, such as=20
>running programs and visiting Internet sites, without=20
>exposing your computer to unnecessary risk.
>
>The Limited account can restrict you from running=20
certain=20
>programs and prohibit you from installing programs or=20
>adding printers. If you need to install a program, add a=20
>printer, change system settings, or run a specific=20
>program that won't work under the Limited account, you=20
>can log off and then log back on using the Computer=20
>administrator account.
>
>If you frequently need to log on as an administrator,=20
you=20
>can use the runas command to start programs as an=20
>administrator. For more information about using the=20
runas=20
>command, click Related Topics.
>
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