Re: Limited Users / No AV software --How Safe

shawn modersohn wrote:
> I don't feel like using reg hacks and special permissions to enable
> virus defs to be automatically downloaded and installed by limited
> user accounts. I haven't seen any AV software that installs to the
> home directory, I believe they all essentially insist on something
> in the 'Program Files' directory. Obviously, I am unwilling to
> create administrator accounts for all users just for virus defs and
> thereby creating a giant catch 22. The way I see it, if I can't
> install virus defs in a limited user account, I couldn't install *most*
> viruses either. I am about to eliminate this licensing and
> subscription headache altogether and opt for mandatory limited user
> accounts and XP upgrades. Any opinions? How would a sasser or
> other exploit potentially deal with limited user accounts? Thanks.

What type of antivirus application are you trying to use that doesn't work
for all users?

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