Password for Guest Account

Run... cmd
net user guest {yourchoiceofpassword}


"Bubey" wrote:

> Is there anyway I, as the administrator, can put a
> password on
> the Guest Account. I tried by following the
> directions posted
> on this site but it didn't work. When you right
> click on the
> user name, the Make is Private is grayed out.
> Help !
>
>
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"Bubey" <catlov.RemoveThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Is there anyway I, as the administrator, can put a
> password on
> the Guest Account.

Unless you are using XP Home and need the guest account for networking,
disable it. It's a security hazard.
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Didn't work. The area of let user change password
I could not overtype a password.
I want to protect this account from outside
hackers. It is used when my grandchildren
come over and want to use the laptop.

"Anteaus" <Anteaus.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com>
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Run... cmd
net user guest {yourchoiceofpassword}


"Bubey" wrote:

> Is there anyway I, as the administrator, can put
> a
> password on
> the Guest Account. I tried by following the
> directions posted
> on this site but it didn't work. When you right
> click on the
> user name, the Make is Private is grayed out.
> Help !
>
>
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Yes, I want to protect it from outside hackers. I
use the Guest Account
for my grandchildren when they come to visit and
use the laptop.

"Allan" <mu8ja0i.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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"Bubey" <catlov.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Is there anyway I, as the administrator, can put
> a
> password on
> the Guest Account. I tried by following the
> directions posted
> on this site but it didn't work. When you right
> click on the
> user name, the Make is Private is grayed out.
> Help !
>
Are you sure you want to set a PW or do you just
want to disable it because
it is not being used by anyone? It is more secure
to simply disable the
Guest account unless you actually are using it.

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"Bubey" <catlov.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Yes, I want to protect it from outside hackers. I
> use the Guest Account
> for my grandchildren when they come to visit and
> use the laptop.

Then don't. Create a new Limited user account and call it "Visitor" or some
such and disable the Guest account. One of the reasons for this is that a
Limited account is far more controllable than the guest.
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Thanks, that will work.

"Gordon" <gbplinux.TakeThisOut@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in
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"Bubey" <catlov.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Yes, I want to protect it from outside hackers.
> I
> use the Guest Account
> for my grandchildren when they come to visit and
> use the laptop.

Then don't. Create a new Limited user account and
call it "Visitor" or some
such and disable the Guest account. One of the
reasons for this is that a
Limited account is far more controllable than the
guest.
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"ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop.DeleteThis@mailnator.com> 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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From: http://www.petri.co.il/disable_the_guest_account_in_windows_xp.htm

If you turn off the Guest Account you don't turn really turn off
the Guest Account at all. All you did is to turn off is the "Guest
Account" icon on the Welcome screen. That's all. So people who
walk up to the computer in question can't click Guest Account
and immediately start using the computer. Even if you've
followed the instructions and turned off the Guest Account,
people who connect to the computer over the peer-to-peer
network are still authenticated as Guests.

ju.c

"Allan" <mu8ja0i DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message news:eHL1046lIHA.4744@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>
> "ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop DeleteThis @mailnator.com> 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
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"ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop.DeleteThis@mailnator.com> wrote in message
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> From: http://www.petri.co.il/disable_the_guest_account_in_windows_xp.htm
>
> If you turn off the Guest Account you don't turn really turn off
> the Guest Account at all. All you did is to turn off is the "Guest
> Account" icon on the Welcome screen. That's all. So people who
> walk up to the computer in question can't click Guest Account
> and immediately start using the computer. Even if you've
> followed the instructions and turned off the Guest Account,
> people who connect to the computer over the peer-to-peer
> network are still authenticated as Guests.
Does the OP have a network or is it a standalone computer? He did not
mention having a network.
Thanks for the link, it was interesting.
I have the Guest account disabled on a standalone computer with dialup
connection.

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"Allan" <mu8ja0i.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop.TakeThisOut@mailnator.com> wrote in message
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>> From: http://www.petri.co.il/disable_the_guest_account_in_windows_xp.htm
>>
>> If you turn off the Guest Account you don't turn really turn off
>> the Guest Account at all. All you did is to turn off is the "Guest
>> Account" icon on the Welcome screen. That's all. So people who
>> walk up to the computer in question can't click Guest Account
>> and immediately start using the computer. Even if you've
>> followed the instructions and turned off the Guest Account,
>> people who connect to the computer over the peer-to-peer
>> network are still authenticated as Guests.
Sorry "ju.c" I meant to say that according to the article if it is XP HE
(non-networked) there is no reason not to disable the Guest account. Or if
it is XP Pro in a domain again this concern does not apply. I agree that if
it is XP HE, or XP Pro in a non-domain network, disabling the Guest account
is not indicated.

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