Managing guest accounts - Tuesday, April 3, 2012

April 3, 2012 Managing the Guest account QUESTION We have a Windows 7 computer that my stepdaughter's husband set up for us. Out of the blue, a Guest user icon showed up. We're not sure whether it's something we inadvertently caused or something he might have triggered to monitor our activity. We would like to delete this Guest user if that is the case. Any suggestions? -Tom from Richmond, KY, listens to my weekly radio show on WVLK 590AM ANSWER It can be scary when your computer starts misbehaving, Tom, especially when someone set it up for you. You never know what kind of monitoring programs they may have put on it. While it's good to be skeptical, I don't think that is what happened here. The Guest account is a standard Windows feature. It's actually there to protect your data. While I can't say how it got turned on, the Guest account is easy enough to turn off; you just have to know where to look. Before you do that, let me explain what the Guest account does. You might decide to keep it turned on. Read on to learn more about the Guest account, what it's for and how to manage it. >> Learn all the juicy details before anyone else. Download this police scanner app for your iPhone. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> Keep up to date on all things digital with the Daily News at Komando.com. You'll find easy, fast video news releases, too! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> Don't have an alarm clock? Use this simple website to send yourself a wake-up call. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> Create professional page designs without paying for professional software with this free, open-source layout editor. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> (Kim's Club members only--join now!) The Internet has quickly changed how retailers set their prices. Tune in to learn why you the consumer have more power over prices than ever before. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> This toddler's got the moves like Jagger! The 2-year-old son of professional dancers proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in this hilarious video. You'll fall over laughing! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE >> advertisement

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