A guest account is an account for users who don't have a permanent account
on your computer. It allows people to use your computer without having
access
to your personal files. People using the guest account can't install
software or
hardware, change settings, or create a password. There is no security risk
associated with using a guest account compared to any other type of account.
In fact, it is more secure than other accounts because of the limitations of
this account.
"Norm Raddick" <nraddick@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> On Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:25:45 -0000, "Gordon"
> <gordonbparker@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Quote:
>>"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>news:ujEQEQvbJHA.1676@xxxxxx Quote:
>>> 1. Have her use Vista's "Guest Account"
>>
>>
>>Which according to MS is a SECURITY RISK - why otherwise are the guest
>>accounts turned OFF by default? >
> I know that it's turned off by default, but do you have a cite for
> where MS specifically states that it's a security risk?
>
> I have Googled my eyes out and found nothing.
>
> Norman
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