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New Guest Account Created Without Admin Knowledge 1 Month, 1 Week ago  
Hi there

I noticed today that there is suddenly a new guest account that I don't remember creating, in fact I'm sure I didn't. Is that normal for leopard or could it be a security risk? I'm new to the Mac so it's all a bit vague.

If anyone could help I'd be very grateful.

Thanks!
 
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Re:New Guest Account Created Without Admin Knowled 1 Month, 1 Week ago  
Does it look like the attached? If so, it's fine...it just means that the Mac needs an account to use if you ever want to share anything, such as file sharing and allowing someone to upload to your public drop box.

Go into the sharing section of System Prefs to see what you are sharing or not.

Cheers, Phil
 
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Re:New Guest Account Created Without Admin Knowled 1 Month ago  
Hi,sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thank you for the feedback. The account does look like that now I've disabled it. :0)
 
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Re:New Guest Account Created Without Admin Knowled 4 Weeks, 1 Day ago  
Can you physically remove the guest Account?
 
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Re:New Guest Account Created Without Admin Knowled 4 Weeks, 1 Day ago  
Hi and thanks for the question. I can't delete it, the minus button is greyed out. Maybe I should check it if I enable it again first.
 
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