Shouldn't operate computer from Admin account

[CorporalClegg]

OS: WinXP HomeEdition.

I've read that one should not run a XP Home Edition
machine from its Admin's account, which seems to be the
way it works by default.

I devoted a LOT of time to setting up my computer,
including downloading anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-
spyware, Eudora, FavOrg, customizing IE, etc., in the
default account, including adding such programs to the
QuickLaunch Toolbar.

After reading that I shouldn't run as Admin, I tried
creating a new user account with limited privileges, but
the boot-up time was much slower, and the painstakingly
invoked settings were lost.

What's the solution? Should I simply continue to operate
as Admin? This is a home setup, connecting to the 'net
via a router.

 

[cquirke (MVP Win9x)]

On Sun, 30 May 2004 17:50:12 -0700, "CorporalClegg"

OS: WinXP HomeEdition.

I've read that one should not run a XP Home Edition
machine from its Admin's account

That's the theory...

I devoted a LOT of time to setting up my computer,
including downloading anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-
spyware, Eudora, FavOrg, customizing IE, etc., in the
default account, including adding such programs to the
QuickLaunch Toolbar.

After reading that I shouldn't run as Admin, I tried
creating a new user account with limited privileges, but
the boot-up time was much slower, and the painstakingly
invoked settings were lost.

....and that's the reality....

Should I simply continue to operate as Admin?

....and that's what I do as a result.

When MS gets its act together, i.e....
- allows the new account template to be pre-set to taste
- retains settings when loweriong account rights
....then they can come back and sing about the benefits of non-admin
accounts. Until then, it's just another half-assed broken feature to
be avoided, as far as I'm concerned (YMMV).

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