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 May 8 2007, 02:12 AM
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When i got new pc with vista, i just made normal admin account n thats all i use. Now i've read some places this is fine as in vista admin runs as standard anyway, until it comes time for a prompt then its automatically admin, and ive read in others that this is bad and ruins the purpose of admin account. So which is best? And if i am best using standard, how do i move everything from my admin to new account? |
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May 8 2007, 05:54 AM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,697 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
This was one of the things that Vista was designed for. If it needs administrative permissions, then you've got to give it - otherwise it won't work. This way, if malware tries to install on your system, you've got one more chance to catch it.
If you use a standard account, the procedure just gets a bit more complicated - when it asks to elevate, you'll have to provide credentials for it to do it (user name and password of an administrative account). -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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May 8 2007, 10:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 28-December 06 Member No.: 103,227 |
yay! i was right, (for once). Thanks again usama.
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