Restrict access to the registry over the network
Manage what accounts that have remote access to the registry. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, remote-registry, registry
View ArticleRestrict access for NULL sessions
How to prevent access for anonymous to see available shares and user accounts. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, null-session, anonymous-access, guest-account, user-account
View ArticleUsing NULL sessions to view shares and user accounts
Example of how to list shares and user accounts with anonymous access. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, null-session, anonymous-access, user-account
View ArticleConfigure the login and welcome screen in Windows XP
How to enable the Welcome Screen and specify what users to display at logon. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, welcome-screen
View ArticleMoving the userprofile to a different location
How to move the location of the user profile for either backup or after restore. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, user-profile, user-account
View ArticleRestrict guest access to event logs
The system event log can contain information, which can be used compromise the security. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, event-log, guest-account, user-account
View ArticleConfigure Automatic Logon in Windows NT
Enabling automatic login so one doesn't have to type username and password at every boot. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, automatic-login, user-account, windows-login, windows-domain, welcome-screen
View ArticleAdvanced User Management in Windows XP Home
Hidden Control Panel applet that includes more options for account management. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, user-account, crippled
View ArticleRestrict access to the USB storage devices
USB makes it easy to attach a storage device and steal valuable data from a computer. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, usb, usb-stick, removable-storage-devices
View ArticleDisable the MSDOS and Win16 subsystem
For security measures then one should consider disabling the ability to launch the 16 bit subsystem. Tags: user-security, windows-xp, subsystem, dos-emulator
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