Re: Should I set passwords for the three accounts to enhance the security?

From: cc (anonymous_at_disscussion.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/02/05 

Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 03:40:39 +0800

Hi, Malke. I found an article from internet. What do you think of it?

http://labmice.techtarget.com/articles/winxpsecuritychecklist.htm

Any comments and advice are much appreciated.:)

"Malke" <notreally@invalid.com>
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cc wrote:

See my responses inline:

> Thank you Malke.
You're welcome ;-)

> My computer is a standalone one.
> 1. How can I remember the strong password on the administrator
> account?

As Steve suggested, write it down somewhere. Since this is a home
computer, you don't have the same security issues as you would with a
workplace computer. I keep all my passwords and other security
information for our home computers in a file in a fireproof filing
cabinet.

> 2. Do you mean the two account only appear on the OEM version
> of windows not a retail version ?

I mean that if you have an OEM computer - a Dell, HP, Sony, eMachines
etc. - these accounts may have been set up by the computer
manufacturer. Since you haven't told us anything about your computer,
this is a guess on my part. If you are able to log into those accounts,
it can't hurt to set up passwords for them. Again, write them down and
don't lose them.

> 3. Could you please give me a checklist of windows security setup for
> home user?

Here's a link to Microsoft's At Home Security site:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx

Most people don't realize the wealth of information provided by
Microsoft - freely available to them. Believe me, Microsoft *wants* you
to use and enjoy their products! Here's the main At Home page:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/default.mspx

> 4. Could the diabling Server Service completely prevent files/printer
> from being shared?

Don't go disabling services randomly. You will inevitably be sorry. The
simplest way for you to disable File & Printer Sharing is to start XP's
Help & Support and type in "disable file and printer sharing". You will
get several articles that will completely walk you through this.

Malke 

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