Re: administrator account security risk
- From: "Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:48:44 -0800
product53 wrote:
> I currently have two administrator accounts - the built-in account,
> and one that I created. From what I understand from Microsoft's
> tutorials, having two admin. accounts could pose a security risk. I
> no longer go online with the same account that has administrator
> status.
>
> My question is this: What is the most optimal & secure account
> configuration?
>
> Also, how do I go about (for instance, creating just one administrator
> account that is blocked from internet access)?
It is actually a good idea to have two administrator accounts. If one gets
corrupted you will need the other one. Make sure they are protected with
strong passwords. Write the passwords on a piece of masking tape and stick
it inside the computer case.
Kerry
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