I have a personal computer that I mainly use, but sometimes my father uses it as well. We each have our own user accounts. I want to limit my father's access so that he can only use the C: Drive and cannot access my other drives. Additionally, I would like to hide my user account from the C: Drive altogether. I've tried adjusting permissions before, but that messed up my whole system and I had to restore it. It's worth noting that my father is the admin user, so he can install programs when needed. I'm unsure how to balance this without risking access issues. Any tips?
2 Answers
First, make sure you tested the permissions by creating a standard user account for your father. He shouldn’t be able to access your files if he’s a standard user. If he’s an admin, though, he can still override those settings. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to completely block an admin from accessing files unless you give him a separate standard account. Alternatively, you might just want to keep sensitive stuff on a USB drive, so he can't easily access it.
If your father is the admin, he has the ability to change permissions back, so he can access your files if he wants. Consider using external storage for anything private. It's also a good idea to clear your browser history regularly if privacy is a concern. Keeping your more personal data on a separate, secured drive is a smart move.
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