Trying to protect my sister in law's computer
- Thread starter jadinolf
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- May 9, 2014
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yes...it is...you're always ready..Thanks Chief...
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- Jan 22, 2014
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last time i run time freeze & i need to restart my pc to make changes
- Jan 22, 2014
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- Sep 5, 2013
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AppGuard is a great option in lock down mode it won't let her to install anything it gives topnotch protection without daily updates
( i know its not free but still its a great option)
in lock down mode it won't let her to install anything it gives topnotch protection without daily updates ( i know its not free but still its a great option)
- Jun 20, 2014
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I will look into it today.
Many thanks for the suggestion.
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- Jun 20, 2014
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AppGuard is a great option
( i know its not free but still its a great option)
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm not familiar with it but I will check it out.
Need to get that laptop in tomorrow's mail.
Appreciate your post.
- Jun 20, 2014
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I checked it out and, yes, it looks excellent BUT I've already spent enough on this project.
For the record, I decided on the Pro Version of Malwarebytes Antimalware.
Thank you all for your suggestions.
The box is packed and ready to go off to Connecticut U.S.A.
Littlebits
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- May 3, 2011
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No need to add a bunch of advanced security tools- create "Limited User Account" do not give out the Admin account password.
Install programs for the user on the Admin account and install a light AV like Avast or MSE (Windows Defender on Win8).
On Limited User account, the user can do all of the basic functions online but can not install, run or update new programs including malicious files. I have never seen a system get infected running on a "Limited User" account.
This is what I did for my mother and she has not had one single infection in 5 years now.
Of coarse this will not protect the user from phishing sites that steal passwords, identity thief, or online shopping, only common sense will protect against that. But the system will be fully protected.
Enjoy!!
Install programs for the user on the Admin account and install a light AV like Avast or MSE (Windows Defender on Win8).
On Limited User account, the user can do all of the basic functions online but can not install, run or update new programs including malicious files. I have never seen a system get infected running on a "Limited User" account.
This is what I did for my mother and she has not had one single infection in 5 years now.
Of coarse this will not protect the user from phishing sites that steal passwords, identity thief, or online shopping, only common sense will protect against that. But the system will be fully protected.
Enjoy!!
- Dec 4, 2013
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{in reponse to Umbra's 'I agree'}
Me too!
I realize the box is already packed, but...It might be worth opening just to add some of the niceties Littlebits mentions below.
Either way, it's a fine selfless thing you're doing,
..and very MT of you!No need to add a bunch of advanced security tools- create "Limited User Account" do not give out the Admin account password.
Install programs for the user on the Admin account and install a light AV like Avast or MSE (Windows Defender on Win8).
On Limited User account, the user can do all of the basic functions online but can not install, run or update new programs including malicious files. I have never seen a system get infected running on a "Limited User" account.
This is what I did for my mother and she has not had one single infection in 5 years now.
Of coarse this will not protect the user from phishing sites that steal passwords, identity thief, or online shopping, only common sense will protect against that. But the system will be fully protected.
Enjoy!!
Well spoken!!!
- Jun 20, 2014
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Thank you all for your comments.
The package is sealed and in 3 hours it will be at the post office.
Many thanks.
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