Running under a limited user as apposed to admin

[G18241]

Have just formatted my laptop and have all my firewall/anti virus stuff installed as well as drivers, other programs. Heard about running under a limited user just for that extra bit of protection, does this just mean i create another user, with only limited useage, and use this for everything i do, and then just use the admin one to install stuff? i think its that, i just want to make sure

 

[mr.bond]

Essentialy, yes.

If you went this way you would probably want to use the 'run as' method for installing/launching cetain apps/performing system work. You would however still need to logon as an administrator from time to time for some work.

 

[G18241]

to be honest just switching users to install something and then switching back again isnt something that is going to bother me at all, will give it a go i think

 

[Sinque]

If you take all the necessary precautions I don't think you need the unnecessary ones such as this, it's just a faff on. Only time I'd take special precautions such as this would be if I knew I was a target of someone who had any knowledge.