{"id":147320,"date":"2025-07-29T00:01:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T04:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/?p=147320"},"modified":"2025-07-29T03:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T07:45:20","slug":"this-small-action-can-help-you-stay-safe-on-your-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/this-small-action-can-help-you-stay-safe-on-your-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"This Small Action Can Help You Stay Safe On Your PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"daves-1151656395\" class=\"daves-single-post-before-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>The Benefits Of Using Dual Account System<\/h2>\n<p>How using separate Admin and Standard User Sign Ins can improve your safety. A dual account system means having two user accounts: one with administrative privileges and one without. It is recommended to use your standard account on a daily basis. This approach is widely used to improve security, manageability, and productivity on computers and networks. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-147324\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1-640x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1-640x401.jpg 640w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mary-sign-in-1.jpg 1205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the main benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security:<\/strong> Using a standard account limits what software and what users can change, reducing the risk from malware or accidental system changes. Most malicious programs require admin rights to do real harm, so limiting those rights helps protect your system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduces Accidental Changes:<\/strong> Routine tasks are performed with the standard account, so system settings and files are less likely to be altered by mistake. Except for changing system functions, using the standard account does not limit your use of Windows&#8217; standard features. You still use Email, Internet <a title=\"How To Create A Custom Quick Part In Word\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-create-a-custom-quick-part-in-word\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"168\">Microsoft Office<\/a>, or free office products\n<ul>\n<li>You must use a Microsoft account to install and activate Office 365<\/li>\n<li>After activation, you can switch to a local <a title=\"10 Reasons Why Windows 10 Is Best OS Of All Time\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/10-reasons-why-windows-10-is-best-os-of-all-time\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"167\">Windows<\/a> account or use a non-Microsoft account for daily use<\/li>\n<li>When you are back in your standard account, Office apps will still work, but you may be prompted to sign in occasionally for license verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How Are You Limited with a Standard Sign-in: While using the standard account,<\/strong>\u00a0you are limited from performing actions that require elevated privileges. These may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installing or uninstalling Software (especially system-level apps)<\/li>\n<li>Modifying <a title=\"How To Use System File Checker\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-use-system-file-checker\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"172\">system files<\/a> or folders<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How To Change DNS Over HTTPS Settings\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-change-dns-over-https-settings\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"171\">Changing System Settings<\/a>, like firewall rules<\/li>\n<li>Modifying services. Installing and updating drivers. Managing disk partition<\/li>\n<li>Managing user account. You cannot create, delete, or modify other accounts<\/li>\n<li>Accessing protected files or programs and may be limited to certain CMD functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Switching To A Microsoft Account When prompted<\/h2>\n<p>When any of the elevated functions request Admin Privileges, you have two options:<\/p><div id=\"daves-440360113\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1: Enter Admin Credentials<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>If there\u2019s an admin account on the system, you will see a User Account Control (UAC) prompt. Enter the admin username and password to proceed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2: Switch to an Admin Account\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Log out of the standard account<\/li>\n<li>Log in with an <a title=\"How To Enable Built-in Administrator Account\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-enable-built-in-administrator-account\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166\">administrator account<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Perform the task, then switch back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Implementation Tips<\/h2>\n<p>After creating your Microsoft Administrative Account, sign in. You may create a standard account for daily activities. Click on &#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Other-User.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147323\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Other-User.jpg\" alt=\"other-user\" width=\"430\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Other-User.jpg 430w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Other-User-350x317.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Other-User-150x136.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;Add a user without a Microsoft account,&#8221; then give the new account any name you wish.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-Other-User-Account.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147321\" src=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-Other-User-Account.jpg\" alt=\"creating-other-user-account\" width=\"434\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-Other-User-Account.jpg 434w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-Other-User-Account-350x271.jpg 350w, https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Creating-Other-User-Account-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you can reserve the admin account for system updates, installations, and configuration changes. While using the Standard Account, if a UAC appears, just enter the administrator&#8217;s username and password.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Having both an admin and a standard account strengthens security and system stability. This simple practice helps protect against attacks, accidental changes, and ensures better control over your computing environment.<\/p><div id=\"daves-2549884494\" class=\"daves-single-post-in-content-2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2700504761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is important to note that the &#8220;Normal <a title=\"How To Set Up A New Computer\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-set-up-a-new-computer\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"169\">Windows Setup&#8221;<\/a> is for an Administrator Privileges Account. Having a <a title=\"Commonly Used Microsoft Access Shortcuts\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/commonly-used-microsoft-access-shortcuts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"173\">Microsoft Account provides many features like access<\/a> to System Integrations &amp; Sync. Your settings, themes, passwords, and even Wi-Fi networks can <a title=\"How To Share Clipboard Across Devices\" href=\"https:\/\/davescomputertips.com\/how-to-share-clipboard-across-devices\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"170\">sync across multiple Windows Devices<\/a>. You can gain access to OneDrive, Windows Backup, the ability to use Passkeys, and a host of other features.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<div id=\"daves-2931846067\" class=\"daves-after-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7205184075006101\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7205184075006101\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3225321574\" \ndata-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Benefits Of Using Dual Account System How using separate Admin and Standard User Sign Ins can improve your safety. A dual account system means having two user accounts: one with administrative privileges and one without. 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