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Windows XP Default Administrator Account , A Security Hole

September 1st, 2009 Amer Kachmar No comments

The default Administrator account in Windows XP is often overlooked, and many users do not even know that it exists. This account may open a security hole if someone can get into your computer physically.

I’ll make it clear from the beginning; When I say physical access, I am not talking about hacking/cracking your computer with password recovery software/disks or using bootable disks to access your data or, worst case, opening your computer’s case and picking up your hard disk. I am also, not referring to any security hole that the technical structure of Windows accounts may pose.

The presumed person who might try to have unauthorized access to your computer might be anyone you know, just having the basic access to your computer; access to the power button and keyboard. … click to see how to close the default Administrator account security hole