I have Windows XP. I only have one user account on my computer. It is the administrator account and has a password. Somehow my son was able to get past that password and whatever he did eliminated the password. Any ideas how he did that and I can prevent that in the future?
thanks,
Mike
2006-08-29 03:09:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
My guess is that he got the password or you left it logged in as administrator and he accessed it from there...???
2006-08-29 03:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by *ღ♥۩ THEMIS ۩♥ღ* 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the above is quite correct - the Windows password system does not offer any real security. You will need to look for a security tool on top of windows. One cute trick is to encrypt the hard drive; PGP is good for this, but pricey I think, about $200; some people speak highly of TrueCrypt(free), but I am not familiar with that. However PGP will encrypt the entire disk, operating system included and I don't believe TrueCrypt has that capability. Once encrypted all the data cannot, under any circumstances, be accessed, by anyone, without the passphrase, well maybe the NSA.
2006-08-29 17:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Brent D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most likely he got in through the admin account that appears when you boot in safe mode. to prevent him from doing it again go to user accounts in control panel and set a password for the account also, he may have guessed or has watched you type it in.
2006-08-29 03:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by i_nswr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very easy to bypass and remove--
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_passwords.htm
Only way to be sure he can't get on is with a physical lock. Anything on a computer that someone has physical access to can be bypassed. It'd be definitely harder if you installed some security software like in the first link. Plenty of others are available as well.
Biometric security is available as well (usually reading fingerprint), 2nd link for one.
2006-08-29 03:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by dcomputerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Create 2 user accounts...one that is Administrator, but actually has VERY limited rights and another that only you know which is ACTUALLY the admiinistrator.
2006-08-29 03:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what he did very easy he started the computer then put it in safe mode by hitn f8 as soon as it comes on then clickn safe mode, from there he click into the adminstator name which isnt password protected and erased u password for ur name to stopn him from doin this jus threatn him tell him he'll be ground for "hackn" the computer...or u can try something else but thas how he did it
2006-08-29 03:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by mista_conceded 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of the newer fingerprint password devices.
2006-08-29 03:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probly saw you type in the password and figured out what it was. when you go into the control panel there something in there that can change or delete the password.... your just lucky he didnt change it on you!
2006-08-29 03:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by word to your mother. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try asking him..... If you can't get a straight answer you have more issues than PC passwords to straighten out...
2006-08-29 03:15:14 · answer #9 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might of saw you tip it in or sometimes the password hint helps and he could of made a accout as asministrator and changed your password
2006-08-29 03:15:41 · answer #10 · answered by stewie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋