re: Safe Mode Changes Display Theme
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11:23 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by KAWill70
(38 messages posted)
Thanks to everyone for the help. I think I now have the explanation.
Do people generally log on to Safe Mode as Administrator?
I was logging on to my Personal Account even though I am Administrator. In that
case, the Theme will change to the Safe Mode settings after a normal log on. If
I log on as Administrator, there is no problem.
I have been using both versions of the Logon Screen option and they behave differently.
When I use the Welcome Screen option and boot to Safe Mode, both Administrator and
my Account show up as choices.
If I use the other logon option without the Welcome Screen, you have to know to type
"Administrator" when logging on for Safe Mode.
Regarding the other question, I do have a firewall and anti-virus and anti-spyware
software.
That is an excellent point on the multiple accounts for internet safety. My account
is apparently a combined Administrator and Personal Account.
There does not seem to be an Administrator only account except in Safe Mode. I'm
using WinXP Home.
On Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:29 am, Spexx wrote:
>This should not be happening at all and I can only think that it may be due to malware
>activity. Do you have any anti-virus software installed? Are you using Windows Firewall
>at the very least? It is rather unwise to use the Administrator account for regular
>everyday use and it is a good idea to set up another two user accounts for yourself
>- one non-privileged account for use when going on the internet, reading email,
instant
>messaging etc and other everyday uses, plus one other for privileged access needed
>to install new software etc. That is a very much safer way of using the PC and will
>actively help prevent malware infection. Going "surfing" while logged in as Adminstrator
>is asking for trouble! If you do not currently have any anti-virus/anti-malware
software
>installed, post back here for further advice. Cheers. Spexx.
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