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The tag 'windows representative' covers discussions about advice received from Microsoft or retail Windows representatives, particularly regarding security practices. In one thread, a user recounts asking a Best Buy Windows representative about the security implications of logging in as an administrator in Windows 8.1, contrasting it with earlier Windows versions that recommended using a standard user account. The representative dismissed the concern, stating it no longer matters, which conflicted with long-standing security guidance. This tag aggregates user experiences and questions about the accuracy and consistency of information provided by Windows representatives in retail or support settings.
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    Windows 8 logging on as admin

    In earlier versions of Windows we were advised not to login as admin for everyday computing but to login as an ordinary user instead for security reasons. Now I have Windows 8.1 and discovered that I am always "admin" and that in order to create a regular user account it's different. I would...
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    • administrator best buy computer advice computing email online safety security standard user tech support user privileges windows 8.1 windows representative
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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