microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"ju.c" wrote in message
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> Try this and report the results:
>
> Passwording Guest Account
>
> 1. Go to Computer Management.
> 2. Select the "Users" folder under "Local Users and Groups".
> 3. Right click on the "Guest" account and click "Set Password".
>
> When a dialog comes up warning you of the possible consequences
> click "Proceed". You will then be given a dialog that lets you set
> a new password.
>
> I have always considered security a top priority and considering
> the ease of doing this I would highly recommend that everyone sets
> a Guest account password. Even though the Guest account is disabled
> by default, why not do this just for the extra bit of security?
If it is disabled what is the point? I don't think this will increase your
security at all unless the Guest account is enabled.

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Allan