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Question

Disabling all Windows 10 blocks to full access

Aug 17, 2016 7:01AM PDT

I haven't been able to find any information on the possibility of disabling ALL blocks to system and file access imposed by Windows 10. What I want is to remove every control imposed by Win 10 restricting access to anything on my computer. I want to set it up as a single user system which only I can access and never have a Win 10 popup again telling me I can't do something. Does such an option exist? I am sick and tired of having to deal with Microsoft telling me what I can and can't do with my system. I am not talking about administrator rights or anything of that sort. I want all user accounts, including administrator, eliminated. I want to turn my computer on and have it go to the screen of my choice without having to enter passwords or any other restrictions except those I decide to impose. I think Microsoft should give the user the option to impose security standards or not at installation as well as the freedom to change such options at any time. Is this possible?

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I've done this by booting to Linux.
Aug 17, 2016 7:21AM PDT

What you are asking would also give any virus, trojan free access too. Since I already get such access from my other bootable OS, the answer is yes.

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Where do I go to learn how to install and use Linux?
Aug 17, 2016 7:35AM PDT

Thanks for your reply. I understand the risks with viruses and trojans. I plan to install protection against such things. Can you refer me to a site or sites where I can learn about Linux and be able to install it on my system? I really appreciate your help ... Kent

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I never had to learn Linux. Here's my advice from years ago
Aug 17, 2016 7:55AM PDT
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About installing protection.
Aug 17, 2016 7:59AM PDT

I've had it with McAfee, Norton and now Kaspersky. I'm back to Windows Defender now that it scores well. It's not like I'm installing cracked programs from Torrents. And I don't go to dark web sites either.

My current setup is Windows Defender, Web Of Trust, Adblock+ and on browsers that support it Ublock Origin.

Works great and in 2 years, nothing but cookies when I scan with Grif's advice at http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-to-remove-pup-option-603542/#post-f742c795-5881-433b-a29b-6d758efe5cd3