Windows 10: Does having a login password on my admin account on windows 10 protect against viruses/malware?

Discus and support Does having a login password on my admin account on windows 10 protect against viruses/malware? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I was told but cannot confirm or understand how it would make a difference.. On my windows 10 computer does having a password for a user with admin... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Sapientiaeultio, Aug 7, 2018.

  1. SAPIENTIAEULTIO
    Sapientiaeultio Win User

    Does having a login password on my admin account on windows 10 protect against viruses/malware?


    I was told but cannot confirm or understand how it would make a difference..

    On my windows 10 computer does having a password for a user with admin rights protect the computer from being hit with viruses if it is directly connected to the internet? I have always used an IP blocker and have not had an issue but I am being told that i need a password to make a difference. Is this correct?

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    Sapientiaeultio, Aug 7, 2018
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  2. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Aug 7, 2018
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  3. ABSTEMIOUS
    Abstemious Win User
    New Administrator account with windows 10 AU - not password protected


    Last week, I got Windows 10 AU and now find that I have two admin accounts - my original admin account (password protected) and this new Admin account which is not password protected. I also have a password protected "work" account which I use on a daily basis.

    I couldn't find a way of deleting the new account so looked at making it password protected but get a message " If you do this Administrator will lose all EFS-encripted files, personal certificates and stored passwords for web sites and network resources".

    I certainly don't feel comfortable having an admin account that anyone can access - especially by a hijacker.

    What would anyone suggest - leave as is or password protect. Incidently, I did come across something that I could deactivate the account but, in my low tech knowledge, it would still be there for a hijacker to damage my computer.
     
    Abstemious, Aug 7, 2018
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  4. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User

    Does having a login password on my admin account on windows 10 protect against viruses/malware?

    New Administrator account with windows 10 AU - not password protected


    run "control userpasswords2" and post image.
     
    cereberus, Aug 7, 2018
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