Still sign on, or not

Note If you have not created a password reset disk, and you have also forgotten the password for all user accounts, you cannot log on to your existing Windows installation for security reasons. This information applies to starting Windows XP typically, to safe mode, and to Recovery Console. In this case, you must perform a "clean" installation of Windows XP, re-create all user accounts, and then reinstall all your programs.

Labels: General, Password, Tips, Troubleshoot, Vista

Is any place safe?

"One of the biggest misconceptions is that hackers will target only large companies. The truth is computers get attacked for a variety of reasons. Some of these include the following:

• Snooping: Reading private mail and other personal files.
  
• Destroying or corrupting computer data: Making files unusable, or making a whole computer unusable.
  
• Stealing computer data: Taking credit card numbers, e-mail addresses, company information and so on.
  
• Stopping computers from functioning properly: Blocking incoming traffic so that intended users cannot get access, etc.
  
• Misusing computer resources: Sending spam without you knowing it, etc.
  
• Pranks: practical jokes, breaking in just because it's a challenge.

The bottom line, don't think your network is safe just because you're not that important or well-known. Assuming that you aren't personally targeted, moderately secure networks usually cause hackers to attack elsewhere. Yet attacks can come from many different sources and your computer should be equipped to deal with each of these types of attacks."

CAN YOU EVER BE TRULY SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE

Check out your computers vulnerability at GRC.com.
(Gibson Research Corporation)

Also see:
StaySafeOnline.info



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Protection suggestions

Use alpha-numeric passwords:

A normal password can be hacked easily. Hence, experts always recommend to include alphabets, and numbers in the password.
Unfortunately, this limitation is not available in the password rules of Windows XP Operating System.
However, you can force the password to be alpha-numeric. Change the following registry entry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network

Double-click AlphanumPwds key and change the value to 1.

NOTE: If this key does not exist, you may need to create this key.

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