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When you need to install software on your laptop or home desktop you will have to use the TXLAW account that was provided to you.
You can access this account from your password for this account from Stache. https://stache.security.utexas.edu/

DO NOT use this account unless you are absolutely sure about the safety and security of the software you are about to install or run. If you have unexpectedly received a prompt to enter an administrative account, do not allow the software to run unless you are positive the software is safe.

DO NOT use this account use the administrator account for everyday work or to browse the internet.

DO NOT share your password. See Acceptable Use Policy

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See why UT's Information Security Office does not want people using an administrative account for everyday use.
How to Not Login as Administrator (and still get your job done) 

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  1. From the log on screen, choose Other user.
     
    Like before notice that the default domain is Austin
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  2. In the User name field, type in .\TXLAW
     
     
  3. Enter the TXLAW password for this device and sign in.

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    As soon as you are done with what you needed to do, sign out and log back in with your EID user account.

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