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XP guest account

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  • Started 6 months ago by taybay
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taybay
taybay
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Hey folks

I have an odd problem. My parent's home computer is running Windows XP with multiple accounts, including a guest account. Lately, the guest account has been logging in by itself while no one is using the computer. I did some googling, but I couldn't come up with anything. I did find out that the guest account is apparently very insecure. However, I'm using XP Home and thus I cannot disable it completely.

So, I have two questions. What is causing my guest account to log in by itself? Should the guest account be locked down?

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LH
LH
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Hi Taybay, long time no see. Does it only happen when the computer is connected to the net ?

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taybay
taybay
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Hey there, LH

The computer is always connected to the internet via DSL. Do you suspect that this is malicious activity?

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LH
LH
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It's a possibility. Guest accounts, are, apparently, easy to break into.

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taybay
taybay
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I'll put a password on it and see if the problem persists.

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LH
LH
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I would also scan the machine with everything possible, in case something has already been planted.

Edit. And change your router password.

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LH
LH
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Also, Is it wireless enabled, and do they have neighbours close by ?

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