Just today I created two user accounts.  for the last 7 months I have signed
on as Administrator.  I had built up data and settings during those 7 months.
I didn't realize that by creating the user accounts (one of which is
designated as "computer administrator") I would lock ...

microsoft outlook, and explorer crashing and running super slow? I have run
viris software with no luck outlook starts but crashes and is super slow, is
anyone got any ideas?
Phil

I've had three previous mysterious shutdowns of MS AntiSpyware which I've had
since it's debut, the fourths was today. (03-05-05) The 1st. three appeared
after restarting the PC after being shut down for the night. The icon
(bullseye) would be missing from the startup-bar (clock ...

I want to install programs which modify system services area.
now I can't install mysql, tomcat, IBM DB2 on Power user group.
I know that 'run as' is altanative solution.
but I don't want to user have administrator privilege.

XP Home with SP1 (SP2 will NOT go on my system, TRUST ME)
1.6 Ghz, 512 RAM
Norton Antivirus 2005 (updated weekly)
Ad-aware (updated weekly)

Is there a way I can ensure that a user can do all entry operations but
cannot copy an access file or steal the data into any media by any means?
Thanks
Ramesh

When I built a new machine recently I installed Windows XP  on it and
skipped the setup step of making an Admin account to use in emergencies.  I
have only one user account which has admin authority.  I then went back in
to create another user account with admin authority.

I understand it's not a good idea to have 2 firewalls turned on at the
same time. I have Norton AntiVirus 2005 and it includes an "Internet
Worm Protection" feature, which is not quite a full firewall, I think.
Of the 2, Windows Firewall (Window XP SP2) and NAV Internet Worm

We run a network based scanner, similar to Nessus, to check for
vulnerabilities on client machines.  Assuming Windows XP is running, is there
a way to administratively  be able to take the firewall down, or open up a
port, so we can complete the scan.  Ideally, no user ...

Hi, everyone:
Does anyone know of a way to get Windows Firewall to allow access on all
ports to a specified IP address or subnet? I ask because I can allow specific
ports, but wildcards like "*" don't seem to work.

I did setup WinXp Pro SP2 - Windows Firewall from Control Panel.  After
Install of Microsoft AntiSpyware and running for month. But from yesterday I
am unable to even open the Windows Firewall and following mesage appears.

If I copy HDD to new computer, will spyware be copied too?

Hello.  I have a network of winxp pro pcs, and would like to set it up to
prevent users from changing their passwords through the 'users' in the
control panel, both limited users and some with administrator privileges.
Thanks.

Every time I turn on my computer I am prompted to install this same update
kb890047.  It's been going on for a month now.  Everytime update tells me
that the update has been successfully installed, but the next time I turn on
the computer, it wants me to install the same thing.  ...

Hey!!  I'm having problems with  annoying spyware!  I've downloaded Counter
Spy.  But I'm still having problems.  Could anyone help?