stupid xp question

[INTOXSICKATED]

i'm sure this has been asked before, but i'm to drunk to do a thorough search.

anyways, i realize that when you first install windows, it asks you to set-up a user account, which i did, with admin privileges. now by doing this, i understand that the original administrator account is not visible by default on the windows welcome screen anymore. my question is: what benefits does the original administrators account offer over the account i made with admin privileges? furthermore, i read that (for safety purposes) it is best to create an account that has 'basic user privileges only', for 'everday use'. what is the big security risk over staying logged-in to your windows xp computer under your account created with admin privileges?

hope this makes sense, as usual.........any help is alway appreciated! ;D

[squash]

In normal non admin account

You can't write to Program Files and Windows folder/s
You can't write to most parts of registry
You can't install programs

A virus or trojan has less ways of taking over your PC

[dog]

Also do make sure you password protect the default Windows Admin Account.

[Infinity]

Another one: there are no stupid questions but only stupid answers :D

[Capp]

-{ Quote: "Another one: there are no stupid questions but only stupid answers :D" }-


Or, from SouthPark...

"There are no stupid questions, only stupid people" ;D

[Infinity]

Southpark Rules Big Time :D

<Hey Kenny, Are You dead again>

[Longboard]

RESPECT MY AUTHORITAAHH.

E.Cartman will lead us :D

[INTOXSICKATED]

ok that does it! screw you guys.......i'm going home! ;D

[controlmind]

-{ Quote: "Southpark Rules Big Time :D

<Hey Kenny, Are You dead again>" }-

No its, "omg you killed kenny...you basterd"

[Infinity]

the most important thing is that Kenny is dead Controlmind, who cares who did it :) as long as he's back for the next cartoon ..