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Someone installs junk on my computer |
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Sharing a computer with an irresponsible person can be very dangerous. They can install all types of malware without your knowledge, slowing the computer's performance and more importantly exposing your financial data to criminals. Simply cleaning the malware is often not enough, they can reinfect your computer if they continue their unsafe practices. You need a way to control what is installed. These are some of your options:
Our malware section explains how to use a Limited User account to prevent viruses from installing. This system also prevents users from installing any software that can affect Windows. This way anyone can use the computer for normal tasks but only you can install new programs. This can make you very unpopular with the other users.
Install two copies of Windows |
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It is possible to partition your hard drive into two and install a copy of Windows on each. You can choose which copy to start at bootup . Your family can make a complete mess of their copy without affecting your own. This system is not perfect. It is possible to access your copy from the other and read, write and delete files.
If you are not using any custom written Windows programs, installing Linux on a second partition may be the best solution. Other users can use Windows if they like and infect it with the worst viruses, everything you do on Linux will be perfectly safe. Practically all of your existing office documents can be easily used and no one can read or delete your files.
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