Re: W2K Guest Account and mitigation

From: Doug Fox (dfox168_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/28/03

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    There is a technical requirement to enable guest account. Some applications
    were developed to use that account.

    "Leythos" <void@nowhere.com> wrote in message
    news:MPG.1a075b5f275ec80b989d93@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
    > In article <3f9d83fe_1@news1.prserv.net>, dfox168@hotmail.com says...
    > > If the guest account on a W2K member server must be enabled, what can
    one do
    > > to migitate the risk? Any pointers are appreciated.
    >
    > It doesn't need to be enabled - create another account with no password
    > and use it.
    >
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