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Why does any office create two accounts on office laptops?
One on employee name and another on admin/office/company name.
What is the purpose of it?
software-industry
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
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asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
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Why does any office create two accounts on office laptops?
One on employee name and another on admin/office/company name.
What is the purpose of it?
software-industry
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
2
Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52
add a comment |
Why does any office create two accounts on office laptops?
One on employee name and another on admin/office/company name.
What is the purpose of it?
software-industry
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
Why does any office create two accounts on office laptops?
One on employee name and another on admin/office/company name.
What is the purpose of it?
software-industry
software-industry
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
edited Feb 10 at 11:02
Kilisi
122k70269471
122k70269471
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
asked Feb 10 at 10:32
Akhil SurapuramAkhil Surapuram
1125
1125
2
Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52
add a comment |
2
Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52
2
2
Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52
add a comment |
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It is so that support can access your computer without needing to sign in on your profile. They may need to do this for any number of reasons, troubleshooting, software installation, updating etc,.
It's routine in many networks, particularly those where normal users do not have full admin rights to their machines. But a good idea even when they do, user profiles can become corrupted creating issues signing in and a host of other potential problems which can much more easily be fixed if there is an existing local profile which can be used.
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
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That is also how I set up my personal machines - for normal use admin level access is not necessary.
This limits the errors I can make as an “ordinary” user and if I need to install something I just enter the admin password when asked.
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
add a comment |
One for you. one so they can log in if you die.
And update software.....
Just use your mobile phone for things you don't want them to see.
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
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It is so that support can access your computer without needing to sign in on your profile. They may need to do this for any number of reasons, troubleshooting, software installation, updating etc,.
It's routine in many networks, particularly those where normal users do not have full admin rights to their machines. But a good idea even when they do, user profiles can become corrupted creating issues signing in and a host of other potential problems which can much more easily be fixed if there is an existing local profile which can be used.
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
add a comment |
It is so that support can access your computer without needing to sign in on your profile. They may need to do this for any number of reasons, troubleshooting, software installation, updating etc,.
It's routine in many networks, particularly those where normal users do not have full admin rights to their machines. But a good idea even when they do, user profiles can become corrupted creating issues signing in and a host of other potential problems which can much more easily be fixed if there is an existing local profile which can be used.
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
add a comment |
It is so that support can access your computer without needing to sign in on your profile. They may need to do this for any number of reasons, troubleshooting, software installation, updating etc,.
It's routine in many networks, particularly those where normal users do not have full admin rights to their machines. But a good idea even when they do, user profiles can become corrupted creating issues signing in and a host of other potential problems which can much more easily be fixed if there is an existing local profile which can be used.
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
It is so that support can access your computer without needing to sign in on your profile. They may need to do this for any number of reasons, troubleshooting, software installation, updating etc,.
It's routine in many networks, particularly those where normal users do not have full admin rights to their machines. But a good idea even when they do, user profiles can become corrupted creating issues signing in and a host of other potential problems which can much more easily be fixed if there is an existing local profile which can be used.
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
edited Feb 10 at 11:01
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
answered Feb 10 at 10:54
KilisiKilisi
122k70269471
122k70269471
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
add a comment |
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
To add to this, It could also be the account used to setup the computer which will have full admin access rights. If you are a local user, it can show you all possible accounts on the computer.
– Shadowzee
Feb 10 at 22:44
add a comment |
That is also how I set up my personal machines - for normal use admin level access is not necessary.
This limits the errors I can make as an “ordinary” user and if I need to install something I just enter the admin password when asked.
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
add a comment |
That is also how I set up my personal machines - for normal use admin level access is not necessary.
This limits the errors I can make as an “ordinary” user and if I need to install something I just enter the admin password when asked.
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
add a comment |
That is also how I set up my personal machines - for normal use admin level access is not necessary.
This limits the errors I can make as an “ordinary” user and if I need to install something I just enter the admin password when asked.
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
That is also how I set up my personal machines - for normal use admin level access is not necessary.
This limits the errors I can make as an “ordinary” user and if I need to install something I just enter the admin password when asked.
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
answered Feb 10 at 12:21
Solar MikeSolar Mike
2,627916
2,627916
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
add a comment |
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
both admin and employe account are provided with admin access.
– Akhil Surapuram
Feb 10 at 12:43
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
That’s their / your choice - whether it is sensible is a different question... I don’t need admin level access 24/24...
– Solar Mike
Feb 10 at 12:45
add a comment |
One for you. one so they can log in if you die.
And update software.....
Just use your mobile phone for things you don't want them to see.
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
add a comment |
One for you. one so they can log in if you die.
And update software.....
Just use your mobile phone for things you don't want them to see.
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
add a comment |
One for you. one so they can log in if you die.
And update software.....
Just use your mobile phone for things you don't want them to see.
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
One for you. one so they can log in if you die.
And update software.....
Just use your mobile phone for things you don't want them to see.
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
edited Feb 10 at 20:39
Monica Cellio♦
47k19118202
47k19118202
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
answered Feb 10 at 11:18
Ed HealEd Heal
9,99031848
9,99031848
add a comment |
add a comment |
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Probably for maintenance. Don't use the machine for anything you don't want others to see or know about.
– Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen
Feb 10 at 10:44
In addition to the other reasons, backup. In an organization with hundreds of computers, that computers can magically transform themselves into bricks/doorstops is a far too regular occurrence for IT.
– David Hammen
Feb 10 at 11:52