Windows 10: New install, do I need a separate admin and user account?
Discus and support New install, do I need a separate admin and user account? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, I’m doing a new windows 10 install. Is it still wise to have a user account that you use daily and a separate admin account even if you’re the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Voyyagr, Feb 19, 2021.
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