Need help configuring my computer while it is idle

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PeterM

My grandson is home using my computer via my wireless connection. My
computer has to be on all the time. I'm automatically logged in as the
administrator. I just realized that this is a dangerous procedure. I rather
be logged on as a user with limited rights, while my computer sits idle,
because my grandson is using the internet. It scares me to set up a account
with limited rights, and set myself up as administrator with a password. I
presently just turn my computer on and boom I'm on my computer. Would there
be a kind person giving this grandpa a hand as to how exactly I can change
this to a better more secure way......Many many thanks......Peter
 
PeterM said:
My grandson is home using my computer via my wireless connection. My
computer has to be on all the time. I'm automatically logged in as the
administrator. I just realized that this is a dangerous procedure. I
rather be logged on as a user with limited rights, while my computer
sits idle, because my grandson is using the internet. It scares me to
set up a account with limited rights, and set myself up as
administrator with a password. I presently just turn my computer on
and boom I'm on my computer. Would there be a kind person giving this
grandpa a hand as to how exactly I can change this to a better more
secure way......Many many thanks......Peter
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I don't know why this would scare you, but if you are uncomfortable
working with your computer you should call a local professional to come
on-site and set you up properly.

Otherwise, just go to the User Accounts applet in Control Panel and make
a new Limited account for your grandson. While in there, assign a
password to your account that you will remember.

Malke
 
Thank you Malke.....I like to avoid the professional route to my home, not
because I can't afford it, but because I feel that I can get the help I need
here. I always have. People like yourself were always nice enough to get me
going. My grandson, is not on my computer, he has his own computer, my
computer is just on so he can use the wireless system I installed. I just
don't like my computer to be on, and just sitting here in a Admin log-on
state....many thanks for taking the time to help. I use Win XP home, and my
grandson uses the same OS. I have cable access, and use Linksys best router
with the same for my grandson, who plays games on line.....Opa Peter
 
PeterM said:
Thank you Malke.....I like to avoid the professional route to my home,
not because I can't afford it, but because I feel that I can get the
help I need here. I always have. People like yourself were always nice
enough to get me going. My grandson, is not on my computer, he has his
own computer, my computer is just on so he can use the wireless system
I installed. I just
don't like my computer to be on, and just sitting here in a Admin
log-on state....many thanks for taking the time to help. I use Win XP
home, and my
grandson uses the same OS. I have cable access, and use Linksys best
router with the same for my grandson, who plays games on line.....Opa
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If you have a wireless router, your computer does not need to be on in
order for your grandson to access the Internet. That is one of the
things the router does. Refer to the router manual (or visit the
Linksys site below) for more information.

http://tinyurl.com/8ka4w

Malke
 
Wow, if that is the case, I will make a donation in your name, I appreciate
you very much........Peter
 
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