Running .msc files with runas

According to Google Analytics, I’ve gotten quite a few search hits regarding running .msc files (such as services.msc) under a Windows Limited User account using runas. I mentioned in a previous post that there was no way to do this without using a workaround. I’m sorry. I was wrong.
Apparently the mmc program [...]

Virtual Desktops – not just for *nix systems

Wikipedia:In addition to what is provided by the computer’s physical hardware display, virtual desktops provide a “virtual” space, in which the user can place their applications’ windows. Each virtual desktop occupies a defined portion of the screen arranged in a matrix or grid. Application windows and icons can be moved between desktops, increasing a user’s [...]

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Surviving a Windows XP Limited User account

As I mentioned in my last post, it’s a good idea to use a “Limited User” account under Windows XP (I haven’t experienced Windows Wished’a — erm, Vista — so I can’t speak for that OS, but chances are it’s the same).
But it’s so limiting!
You have to login as admin to install software, to install [...]

Why use a "Limited User" account on Windows?

(Related google search)
By default, any Windows XP user accounts that you create are given administrator privileges. Many people leave it this way (and some just use the built-in administrator account), allowing them to install software, modify settings, and otherwise tweak their system as their whims lead them to. Unfortunately, this also gives administrator [...]