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[Drew345]

I am sharing time on my PC with a friend now. He is Korean, and I think Koreans are just great. But I think that the Korean websites are rather dangerous; active-X controller, drive-by downloads, and the dreaded Ahn lab security... I set up two user accounts, but I doubt that creates any real protection.
I must admit that I have already put on the banking Active-X controllers out of necessity, and that twinkle-star thing necessary to see the bus routes. He seems to have installed something called Daum 클리너 (cleaner), which seems to somehow be related to putting background pictures and music on emails. Everything seems to be running smoothly, but still I get that fear every time I see Daum or Naver open up.
What are some good tech-savvy things I can do to make sure my computer stays free from any more active-X, can I block one user from downloading Active-X? How can I make sure Ahn Labs never gets its tentacles on my PC? Any good back up strategies? Can I make sure a USB drive must be scanned (no cancel) and not used if infected?
He knows not to download (more) things, but I know that temptation is going to hit for just one more Active-X download. And I told him never put his mp3 USB drive into another computer (I cleaned it already). So I am looking for more tech solutions than �tell him this��
I am running Windows 7 with Avast Security. My (administrator) account is password protected and the screensaver goes back to the login screen on awake. What are some other good ideas for piece of mind?
I guess this question doesn't have to be about sharing a computer with a Korean. It could easily relate to sharing a computer with anyone (granddad maybe). I don't mean to be offensive to Koreans; the Korean websites just seem rather dangerous.
Thanks

[Swampfox10mm]

This is so very easy, you'll be happy.

Just add a 2nd logon account and don't allow it administrator privs. This won't even allow him to install ActiveX (which will probably lead to him asking you if he can do so, because most Korean sites require them). If he tries to install anything, it will ask for the admin. password to do so, or be blocked.

1. Click on the little blue Microsoft circle in the bottom left corner of screen and open the Control Panel.
2. Click on Add or Remove User Accounts
3. Create a new account
4. Name it something he likes, then choose "Standard User"
5. Click "Create Account"

From Microsoft's Help:

[Drew345]

Great.
I had made a separate account already, but only recently went back and password protected my (admin) account. I just tried to download an active-X from the standard account, and, great! couldn't do it!
How about keeping off those viruses carried around on USB drives. They seem to be so prevalent because of Ahn Lab's worthlessness on other PCs.

[denverdeath]

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-disable-restrict-use-of-usb-storage-devices-in-windows/

always remember though, although time consuming, a person with a copy of a windows cd/dvd can almost always take control of ur computer. well, it would b their com then anyway, if they at least know how to install an OS, with the basic security measures that have been discussed in this thread...

true, or at least better, security will b found by password protecting ur bios.

[Swampfox10mm]

All you need is antivirus software installed. for free I suggest Avast or Microsoft security essentials. Both will scan usb drives when you put them if you specify to do that in the settings. Not complicated. I think Avast scans them by default, and I know MS needs you to check a box in settings to do so. In any case neither will allow a virus to jump to your computer from USB even if settings to scan USB are not chosen.

[CentralCali]

You gave him a chance to follow your rules and he disregarded them. Why, then, are you still allowing him to use your computer? Open the window and point to one of the gazillion "pc bang" in the country. Problem solved.

[hallazgo]

there's a lot of ways he can dork with your system beyond just having a windoze cd. But doesn't sound like a he's a whiz kid so you're probably fine for the malicisou things HE will do. The sites he visits are another thing. I've found Avast to be poor at malware apps that can be installed. Try running ad-aware, super-antimalware or similar once a week just to keep it clean.
Guarantee it will find some nasty stuff every time - Korean sites are thick with 'em

[Swampfox10mm]

I haven't found an antivirus yet that was really great at malware. That's why I run Malwarebytes Free Edition every several weeks, or when I suspect I may have a problem.

[akcrono]

Not to sound like an idiot, but what is Ahn Labs? Never seen it.

[SeoulNate]

it is an extremely crappy virus protection program from korea.

[Drew345]

Thanks for all the Tips,
I got the second user account made, and password protected the admin account, so no unauthorized downloads are possible.