I just created a new user account. Do I need to re-activate programs like SpywareBlaster, MS AntiSpyware etc... in order to be protected on this account?

Also, my burning software CDBurnerXPPro keeps trying to install itself and I don't want it to install on this account. The install comes up, it fails because it cannot find the right path, then I have to End Task. It keeps trying to install over and over.

Originally Posted by Blizey

I just created a new user account. Do I need to re-activate programs like SpywareBlaster, MS AntiSpyware etc... in order to be protected on this account?

Also, my burning software CDBurnerXPPro keeps trying to install itself and I don't want it to install on this account. The install comes up, it fails because it cannot find the right path, then I have to End Task. It keeps trying to install over and over.

You shouldn't. Is this new user an admin or a normal user? Remember when you install certain programs, it asks you "Do you wish to install for me, or all users on computer". Which option did you choose?

It's a new user Limited Account. Geeze, I honestly can't remember how I initially installed the software. I must have said all accounts, since it is trying to install itself. I should then, reinstall CDBurnerXPPro and select just to install on my main account. Right?

Originally Posted by Blizey

It's a new user Limited Account. Geeze, I honestly can't remember how I initially installed the software. I must have said all accounts, since it is trying to install itself. I should then, reinstall CDBurnerXPPro and select just to install on my main account. Right?

Well, not all software have that option, I can't remember what type of installer that has it. But just let it finishing installing on your limited account, and that might do it. I personally was always admin and never really had much play with limited, not enough power for me :mrgreen:

Thanks, Tyler! It's OK now. I think it was just a coincidence that the burning program messed up while I was trying to create a new user acct. I just uninstalled the program until the next time I want to use it.

Originally Posted by Tyler

Remember when you install certain programs, it asks you "Do you wish to install for me, or all users on computer". Which option did you choose?

That was it exactly. I just re-installed the burning software and it did give me the option to install for "all users" or just myself. This time I just chose myself, so if I want to create a limited user account, it should not interfere next time.