Accessing the Internet under with admin. rights...

[Neil]

Hi All,

Given that it is best to access the internet not with admin. rights, how
does one
set up the account so that if one accidently connects when logged in as
admin,
the Internet will be disallowed ?

Obviously the paradox is that admin rights give full access !

What is the most practical way of restricting internet access for admin
logins ??

Thanks,

Neil

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hi All,

Given that it is best to access the internet not with admin. rights,
how does one
set up the account so that if one accidently connects when logged in
as admin,
the Internet will be disallowed ?

Obviously the paradox is that admin rights give full access !

What is the most practical way of restricting internet access for
admin logins ??

Thanks,

Neil

<checks to see if she has administrator rights on the Internet itself by
rebooting it - access denied>

Connecting isn't really the issue (and I don't see how you'd accidentally
login using the 'wrong' account). There's nothing wrong with the admin
account being able to access the internet - in fact, you won't be able to
use Windows Update, etc., otherwise. Many people advise that for your daily
work, you use a limited user account, and use an admin account to install
software, etc. - this is not a bad plan, and may well help your PC stay
clear of nasty spyware, etc.

Use good, complex passwords on all accounts. Don't enable guest. Enable your
firewall, or get thyself behind another one that protects your network at
the perimeter. Keep your PC updated regularly with Windows Update. Keep your
antivirus software updated. Practice Safe Hex. Etc.

 

[Guest]

<checks to see if she has administrator rights on the Internet itself by
rebooting it - access denied>

Connecting isn't really the issue (and I don't see how you'd accidentally
login using the 'wrong' account). There's nothing wrong with the admin
account being able to access the internet - in fact, you won't be able to
use Windows Update, etc., otherwise. Many people advise that for your daily
work, you use a limited user account, and use an admin account to install
software, etc. - this is not a bad plan, and may well help your PC stay
clear of nasty spyware, etc.

Use good, complex passwords on all accounts. Don't enable guest. Enable your
firewall, or get thyself behind another one that protects your network at
the perimeter. Keep your PC updated regularly with Windows Update. Keep your
antivirus software updated. Practice Safe Hex. Etc.