Windows 10: Regular "User" account, separate "Administrator" account for escalation...whats the right way?
Discus and support Regular "User" account, separate "Administrator" account for escalation...whats the right way? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have two 2 accounts, one is a standard user account for all daily tasks; the second is for elevating privileges when required installing software,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by StrikerDingo, Feb 17, 2021.
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