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If someone is logged on as "user", can they still get a virus? We are
trying to limit the computer access to some of our newer people with
the hope that this will avoid them getting a virus.

Thoughts? Thanks.
 
gg*** said:
If someone is logged on as "user", can they still get a virus? We are
trying to limit the computer access to some of our newer people with
the hope that this will avoid them getting a virus.

Thoughts? Thanks.
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If they can open attachments, yes.
 
Lets say they open an attachment that is an executable file that
contains a virus. How does that virus get installed if the person
using the computer does not have "install" rights? I am assuming that
a "user" does not have install rights.

Thanks for you help. I am new to all this.
 
gg*** said:
Lets say they open an attachment that is an executable file that
contains a virus. How does that virus get installed if the person
using the computer does not have "install" rights? I am assuming that
a "user" does not have install rights.

Thanks for you help. I am new to all this.
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a virus doesn't get "installed" in the general sense of programs.
 
gg*** said:
If someone is logged on as "user", can they still get a virus? We are
trying to limit the computer access to some of our newer people with
the hope that this will avoid them getting a virus.

Thoughts? Thanks.
Click to expand...

Think about using an anti-virus program! Hackers don't need
permission to get you. :-)
 
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