Restrict access to the USB storage devices
26 October 2005 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffUSB makes it easy to attach a storage device and steal valuable data from a computer.
Category: Windows XP / WinXP » User Security »
Advanced User Management in Windows XP Home
26 September 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHidden Control Panel applet that includes more options for account management.
Configure Automatic Logon in Windows NT
28 February 2003 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback OffEnabling automatic login so one doesn't have to type username and password at every boot.
Restrict guest access to event logs
12 October 2002 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback OffThe system event log can contain information, which can be used compromise the security.
Moving the userprofile to a different location
25 June 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to move the location of the user profile for either backup or after restore.
Configure the login and welcome screen in Windows XP
25 June 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffHow to enable the Welcome Screen and specify what users to display at logon.
Using NULL sessions to view shares and user accounts
6 February 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffExample of how to list shares and user accounts with anonymous access.
Restrict access for NULL sessions
6 February 2002 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback OffHow to prevent access for anonymous to see available shares and user accounts.
Restrict access to the registry over the network
3 February 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffManage what accounts that have remote access to the registry.
Restrict users from replacing a system DLL
3 February 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffProtect against DLL injections to avoid performing malicous code.
Securing the local Administrator account
1 September 2001 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback OffProtecting the Administrator account from unauthorized access.
Restrict access to the files stored on NTFS partitions
1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffUsing access control lists to improve the security for NTFS partitions.
Allow users to shutdown the machine without login
1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback OffExtend the login dialog with the option to shutdown the computer without having given credentials.