Limited account in WinXP

From: speeder (no.spam_at_invalid.com)
Date: 05/16/05

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    I´ve been thinking about creating a limited account in WinXP as
    another layer of security. An administrator level account would exist
    only for installing new stuff. Is this a valid idea as a threat
    deterrent?

    My assumption is that in a limited account malicious code from
    webpages or possible injection of malicious code through unknown
    server vulnerabilities (I run a few) would not be able to install or
    provide further attack venues.

    If my assumption is all wrong can the limited account be helpful at
    all in providing further security?

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