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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293834

This is not true. It is NOT an option it is a requirement. I do not want any other local user on the machine other than the Administrator. I cannot use Administrator here and I cannot get by this "option." How can I set this up the way I'd like to where Administrator is the ONLY local account? Thanks.

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George Hester wrote:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293834
>
> This is not true. It is NOT an option it is a requirement. I do not
> want any other local user on the machine other than the
> Administrator. I cannot use Administrator here and I cannot get by
> this "option." How can I set this up the way I'd like to where
> Administrator is the ONLY local account? Thanks.

When you get to the setup user screen, do a three finger salute, and
reboot. It is not recommended to use THE Administrator account as your
main user.

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It's been waiting for that. thx off to try it now. I really won't ever logon with that account except to attach it to the domain.

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"kurttrail" <dontemailme@anywhereintheknowuniverse.org> wrote in message news:#RPBbKzaFHA.2768@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> George Hester wrote:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293834
> >
> > This is not true. It is NOT an option it is a requirement. I do not
> > want any other local user on the machine other than the
> > Administrator. I cannot use Administrator here and I cannot get by
> > this "option." How can I set this up the way I'd like to where
> > Administrator is the ONLY local account? Thanks.
>
> When you get to the setup user screen, do a three finger salute, and
> reboot. It is not recommended to use THE Administrator account as your
> main user.
>
> --
> Peace!
> Kurt
> Self-anointed Moderator
> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
> http://microscum.com/mscommunity
> "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"
>
>

 

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hmm true, but wouldnt it be better to set up defences against attack
rather than refrain from using the account? Its like buying a new car
then never driving it in case it gets scratched.

I suggest you set up some decent defences and repair tools, such as:
Firewall (eg Zonealarm Pro or Black Ice), not the XP one
AntiVirus (Macaffee, or built into above)
Proxamatron (proxy server, controls javascripts and other nasties)
MS Anti spyware and Pest Patrol.
HiJackThis
SafeXP
Registry Mechanic

If you keep all that lot running and up to date, the chances of
anything nasty zapping you is almost nil..............


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"George Hester" <hesterloli@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293834

This is not true. It is NOT an option it is a requirement. I do not
want any other local user on the machine other than the Administrator.
I cannot use Administrator here and I cannot get by this "option." How
can I set this up the way I'd like to where Administrator is the ONLY
local account? Thanks.

--
George Hester

FWIW

If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who
successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of
an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or
deleting data; or creating new accounts with full privileges. Users
whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system
would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative
privileges ||



Affected:

Microsoft Word 2000 and Microsoft Works Suite 2001

Microsoft Word 2002, Microsoft Works Suite 2002,

Microsoft Works Suite 2003, and Microsoft Works Suite 2004 Microsoft
Office Word 2003

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-023

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word May Lead to Remote Code Execution
(890169)

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-023.mspx



http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-176.shtml



http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/442567

 

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The user will be a domain account. The local Administrator will never sign
on except to make configuration changes.

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"BBUNNY" <bbunny@bqik.net> wrote in message
news:edQg3R7aFHA.3120@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
> "George Hester" <hesterloli@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OGYXyvyaFHA.3040@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;293834
>
> This is not true. It is NOT an option it is a requirement. I do not
> want any other local user on the machine other than the Administrator.
> I cannot use Administrator here and I cannot get by this "option." How
> can I set this up the way I'd like to where Administrator is the ONLY
> local account? Thanks.
>
> --
> George Hester
>
> FWIW
>
> If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who
> successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of
> an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or
> deleting data; or creating new accounts with full privileges. Users
> whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system
> would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative
> privileges ||
>
>
>
> Affected:
>
> Microsoft Word 2000 and Microsoft Works Suite 2001
>
> Microsoft Word 2002, Microsoft Works Suite 2002,
>
> Microsoft Works Suite 2003, and Microsoft Works Suite 2004 Microsoft
> Office Word 2003
>
> Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-023
>
> Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word May Lead to Remote Code Execution
> (890169)
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-023.mspx
>
>
>
> http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-176.shtml
>
>
>
> http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/442567
>
>
>
>

 

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"hmm true, but wouldnt it be better to set up defences against attack rather
than refrain from using the account?"


Well no other local account is necessary. Since it will never be used.

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>
> hmm true, but wouldnt it be better to set up defences against attack
> rather than refrain from using the account? Its like buying a new car
> then never driving it in case it gets scratched.
>
> I suggest you set up some decent defences and repair tools, such as:
> Firewall (eg Zonealarm Pro or Black Ice), not the XP one
> AntiVirus (Macaffee, or built into above)
> Proxamatron (proxy server, controls javascripts and other nasties)
> MS Anti spyware and Pest Patrol.
> HiJackThis
> SafeXP
> Registry Mechanic
>
> If you keep all that lot running and up to date, the chances of
> anything nasty zapping you is almost nil..............
>
>
> --
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