Re: More security required!!

From: Roger Abell [MVP] (mvpNOSPAM_at_asu.edu)
Date: 05/02/03 

Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 07:05:05 -0700

No problem. The answer seemed so good I could not
resist adding to strengthen the recommendations some.

As you note, if they really want in and can crack into
the case, they will still have other alternatives. 

-- 
Roger 
"Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message news:eaag6yGEDHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Thank you Roger.
> That is at least twice today I missed a not so trivial detail.
> Unfortunately if the kid has physical unrestricted access...
> 
> -- 
> Jupiter Jones
> An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
> Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
> 
> 
> "Roger Abell [MVP]" <mvpNOSPAM@asu.edu> wrote in message
> news:u9kBwqGEDHA.1992@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> But these tools just mentioned can (most of them) be prevented
> by setting the machine (in the BIOS) to not allowing boot from
> floppy, and setting a password on the BIOS.
> 
> -- 
> Roger
> 
> "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
> news:e#Yqy3CEDHA.2296@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Ian;
> > Let him get to Safe Mode.
> > But first you go to Safe Mode and log in as Administrator.
> > Then go to User Accounts in Control Panel.
> > Select Administrator and then choose the option to set a password.
> >
> > Then if you wish (I think I might), change all the passwords,
> > including his.
> > Keep him out for a few days or a week.
> >
> > Make and enforce some guidelines for computer use.
> >
> > Also there are ways around the password with the right tools.
> >
> > -- 
> > Jupiter Jones
> > An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
> > Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
> >
> >
> > "Ian Marshall" <ianm6@lineone.net> wrote in message
> > news:01ae01c31026$fb6a5f80$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > The recent posts about lost passwords tell me how my
> > > teenage son has been turning off the password I have set
> > > as a penalty for bad behaviour. (XP PC four accounts,
> > > great)
> > >
> > > So how do I stop him rebooting in safe mode??!!
> > >
> > > I am looking to set up something very secure and can keep
> > > passwords safe away from the PC.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Ian
> >
> >
> 
>

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