Windows 10-: Creating a user account

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My mother downloaded a virus to her computer. I want to prevent this from happening again so I want to create a user account that does not allow downloading of anything.
From what I read, a Standard account will not allow any type of downloading or installation.
However I was able to download and install Windows Essentials while logged into her account. Why is this?

I suppose it's because Windows Essentials is a Microsoft tool so it's understandable Microsoft Windows would let it pass.
Try installing some app from unofficial source. For example f.lux https://justgetflux.com/ and see if you still have no problem.

BTW: Why don't you install some antivirus? For example Avira https://www.avira.com/ . Even if she manages to download something the antivirus should block it.