Computer Software & Hardware Information, Tips Tricks

Setting Administrator password

1. Open up Command Prompt.

2.  Type in "net user Administrator (Password goes here)" (Without the quotes, And put in a password in place of the "(Password goes here)") So let’s say you want to set the password to "computers", You would then type in: net user Administrator computers Simple as that! And doesn't involve rebooting!

In XP Home Edition the admin account is only accessible from Safe Mode. This accounts password is by default BLANK....yeah that’s correct there is no password. Gee....

To ensure a more secure system.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Power on and hit F8 just after the BIOS check is complete. Select Safe Mode from the List. It’s around the top of the list.

3. On the next page press ENTER.

4. Work your way to the Desktop. Go to Control panel...by:

*Clicking on Start\settings\ Control Panel

5. Double Click on Users Accounts

6. Select the Administrators Account from the list.

7. Apply a password.

Then restart the system.

Here are a few tips you can follow:

1. Fraudsters can lure you to enter your user ID and password at a fake web site that resembles your bank.

Always check the URL of your bank's web site. If you see anything other than the bank's genuine URL, you know it is fake.

Never enter your user ID or password or such sensitive information without ascertaining that you are on the right web site.

2. Check your bank's Internet policy.

Some banks have enhanced security features in Internet banking. For example, if the money that you want transferred to another account exceeds a particular sum; you will need to enter a specific password for high value deals to validate the transaction.

3. Keep changing your password at least once a month. And remember it!

4. Avoid easy-to-guess passwords, like first names, birthdays and telephone numbers. Try to have an alphanumeric password that combines alphabets and numbers.

To lock a computer in XP, as you probably know, you press "L" while holding down "Windows Logo" key on your keyboard. However, if you would like to lock a computer remotely, for example via "Remote Administrator", you don't have this ability. What you can do instead, is to create a shortcut on remote computers desktop where   

1. Update / patch ALL your software every now and then!

2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since them ARENT by default!

3. Use firewall, like Zone Alarm!

4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months at least!

5. Get a good antivirus program: F-Secure or Norton Antivirus and keep it updated!

6. Don’t open or execute files that you are not 100% sure are absolutely safe no matter where or how you get them.

7. Wipe your history files (like cookies, internet history and temporary files, etc.), logs and personal files, with specific wiping program (like Eraser) instead of just deleting them.

8. Use encryption to enhance your privacy! Use encrypted email and encrypt sensitive files on your computer (PGP).

9. Don’t use public computers for anything you need to type in your logins; they usually have Trojan horses that capture your passwords.

10. Don’t assume anything. If you don’t know, find out! If you can’t or don’t understand, ask someone who knows! There’s nothing more dangerous than doing something you don’t really know anything about. That’s the best way to cripple your system or get a Trojan horse on your computer!