There are several places in Windows XP that may cause security problems.

Security issues are always the most noteworthy part, but no matter how the computer develops, there are always some places that may cause security problems. Seven aspects, let's take a look. As computers become more and more in the lives and work of ordinary users, problems that only professionals can encounter, such as configuring small (home) networks, are now common among ordinary users. The Windows family of operating systems has always been known for its ease of use, trying to make complex tasks a simple operation. But sometimes, ease of use and security are conflicting. At the same time, because of the widespread use of the network, each Internet-connected PC is actually an Internet node, so security is a concern that every user must pay attention to.

First, simple file sharing

In order to allow users on the network to achieve file sharing with just a few clicks of the mouse, XP has joined a kind of called "simple file sharing" Features, but also opened many NetBIOS vulnerabilities. The steps to turn off the simple file sharing feature are: Open “My Computer", select the menu <;Tools”→“Folder Options">Click “View”, in “Advanced Settings” Cancel “Use simple file sharing (recommended)”.

Second, FAT32

Any new hard drive is formatted as FAT32. To improve security, you can convert the FAT32 file system to NTFS. NTFS allows for more comprehensive and fine-grained control over the permissions of files and folders. It can also use Encrypting File System (EFS) to ensure that data is not stolen from the file partition level. You can view the current file system of the drive by right-clicking on the drive and selecting "Properties" in "My Computer". If you want to convert the file system to NTFS, first back up the important files, select the menu <; Start & rdquo; → & ldquo; Run & rdquo;, enter cmd, click & ldquo; OK & rdquo;. Then, in the command line window, execute convert x: /fs:ntfs (where x is the drive letter of the drive).

Third, Guest Account

Guest account is a so-called guest account, which can access the computer, but is restricted. Unfortunately, Guest has also opened the door for hacking. If you do not need to use the Guest account, it is best to disable it. In Win XP Pro, open “Control Panel”→“Administrative Tools"""Computer Management". In the list on the left, find “Local Users and Groups” and click on “Users”. In the right pane, double-click on the Guest account and select “Account is disabled”. WinXP Home does not allow the Guest account to be deactivated, but allows the password to be set for the Guest account: first execute the Net user guest password command in the command line environment, then go to “Control Panel" "User Settings>, Set Guest Account password.

Fourth, the Administrator account

One of the common means of hacking is to try to obtain the password of the Administrator account. At least one account per computer must have Administrator privileges, but it is not necessary to use the name "Administrator". So, whether in XP Home or Pro, it's best to create another account with full privileges and then deactivate the Administrator account. Also, in WinXP Home, modify the default owner account name. Finally, don't forget to set a sufficiently complex password for all your accounts.