Re: Making internet connection available to all users on win2k?

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From: Damien McBain (ask_at_me.for.it)
Date: 01/24/05 

Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:44:28 +1100

Mark wrote:
> Thanks Damien. I guess I'm just being paranoid. I've managed to
> surf the web for years without incident just by taking common
> precautions and using a firewall, plus I don't peruse any of the
> aforementioned sites anyway. This last problem that I had couldn't
> be resolved without a total reformat of my harddrive...which is why I
> suspected something managed to sneak in. I tried repairing and
> reinstalling windows using the same partition but it only worked for
> a few days before it came crashing down again, until I reformated my
> HD and now everything is OK. I just want to keep it that way. :-)

I don't use it, but I have heard good things about Linux as a safe and
secure OS if internet is your main use.
Sorry if this is a politically incorrect suggestion in a ms ng :)

>>
>> Change your restricted a/c to admin & set up your internet options
>> then back to user.
>>
>> IMHO this is a waste of time though. If you take the necessary
>> precautions: - change your options such that you must log on to your
>> computer using your password (which you don't tell anyone).
>> - keep Win2k updated preferably with auto updates
>> - run some av s/w (I use Avast - free to the home user)
>> - use a decent router with a firewall
>> - don't click 'yes' when confronted with a di box that wants to
>> install something
>> - periodically run Adaware and Spybot S&D
>> - stay away from porn, gamblin and warez sites
>> then the odds of having an internet related security problem are
>> slim unless a hacker specifically wants to get you. If you already
>> do all this then I would be surprised if your problem originated
>> from general internet use.
>>
>> I don't know anyone who does not use their home pc with admin
>> privelages (except Linux users who avoid logging in as root).
>>

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