[Hidden-tech] Windows security (sic)

[Daniel Fried]

Bobbi,

A big part of the discussion right now is about whether creating a Windows
account with few privileges is an effective means of enforcing security.  I,
for one, believe that while it is a good idea to limit users access to the
system in this way, it is not an effective barrier against spyware or
viruses.

There are two reasonably effective methods.  One is to keep your browser
security settings on the highest level, keep your Windows installation
patched and up to date, be very careful about what websites you visit and
never click on email attachments.  Some people have luck with this approach,
but I consider it a bit risky, I have seen machines whose owners claim to be
that careful that still end up infected.

The standard reply would be keep up to date virus protection and
anti-spyware software on your machine and active at all times.  You may
still get infected by viruses and spyware before they are identified and
blocked by the industry, but even those that sneak through initially should
be located and cleaned by the software on routine scans after the virus
becomes known.

The best solution is to do both those things.

Save the Windows account privileges for dealing with multi-user
environments.

-Dan

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OK guys.

I've been following this thread as best I can. I'm primarily a Mac 
user, but I do use PC's as well. My PC laptop, which is on-line daily 
for a couple of hours, had 2 adwares last week. I'd like to make it 
more secure. Could one of you please tell us how to set up
an account with very few privileges under Windows? I'd do it tonight 
if I knew how.


Thanks,

Bobbi
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