Guide | How To How to create a secure Guest Account in Windows 7

[Ink]

In certain situations, you may want to allow guest users access to a PC. Take the proper steps to ensure that the guest access you grant is secure.

In certain environments and situations, you may want to grant guest-user access to a workstation running Microsoft Windows 7. Best practices dictate that such access be as secure as possible. Here are several steps you can, and should, take before giving access to a guest user in Windows 7.

Note: Applies to Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate only. It does not apply to Windows 7 Home Premium

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[McLovin]

I have mine disabled, not need for it. Thanks for the guide though.

 

[malbky]

Great guide but I run W7 Homebasic. Most users either have Home basic or Home Premium because thats what comes bundled with most Desktops and Laptops in India.

 

[Ink]

Some people have their Guest account enabled so if stolen, Prey (Anti-Theft) software can track them.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Some people have their Guest account enabled so if stolen, Prey (Anti-Theft) software can track them.

i stop using Prey...feel any Anti-theft softwares on PC less necessary than on a mobile phone.
I prefer set a BIOS password in addition of the logon one, if someone can bypass both of them (either by resetting the CMOS) he will have the skills to format my computer, so bye bye Prey...