Re: Windows xp security

From: null (null@pc.net)
Date: 02/25/03


Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:58:48 -0500
From: null <null@pc.net>


Jupiter Jones wrote:
> Adriana;
> Reboot to Safe Mode, select Administrator, leave password blank.
> This is likely how he got in.
>
> Then, go to User Accounts in Control Panel.
> Set a password for Administrator.
> I would suggest deleting any accounts he made.
> At a minimum, you must make him a Limited User.
> Any Administrator can do and undo anything any Administrator can do.
> Reboot to normal mode.
> Go to User Accounts and change/delete appropriate accounts,
>

A much better answer than mine.

-- 
-the small one


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