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Help: Not sharing folders, but can they still be hacked?
I'm using Vista but not sharing any folders at all on my
unsecured wireless network. However, could a hacker in my apartment complex still access the hard drive's files if my admin password is blank (since I never set the admin pw up), or even just another way, even though I don't share any folders? Or is it necessary for me to actually share the folder for them to even access it? Thank you for your help. |
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Not sharing folders, but can they still be hacked?
"john ha" wrote in message
... I'm using Vista but not sharing any folders at all on my unsecured wireless network. However, could a hacker in my apartment complex still access the hard drive's files if my admin password is blank (since I never set the admin pw up), The "Administrator" account is disabled and hidden in Vista. or even just another way, even though I don't share any folders? Or is it necessary for me to actually share the folder for them to even access it? If they can log on to a user account, they can do anything that legitimate user could do. |
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Not sharing folders, but can they still be hacked?
"john ha" wrote in message ... I'm using Vista but not sharing any folders at all on my unsecured wireless network. However, could a hacker in my apartment complex still access the hard drive's files if my admin password is blank (since I never set the admin pw up), The "Administrator" account is disabled and hidden in Vista. or even just another way, even though I don't share any folders? Or is it necessary for me to actually share the folder for them to even access it? If they can log on to a user account, they can do anything that legitimate user could do. |
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Help: Not sharing folders, but can they still be hacked?
hi there, please keep these guide in mind.
1 Keep your windows Vista up-to-date. 2. turn off guest account 3. set a password for your administrator account 4. Un mark File and Printer sharing service in exception tab of windows firewall 5. overview your security state in this window : Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center 6. use an anti-virus ( Microsoft security essential recommended ) -- Best Regards Netprofe www.netprofessional.spaces.live.com www.netprofessional.groups.live.com "john ha" wrote in message ... I'm using Vista but not sharing any folders at all on my unsecured wireless network. However, could a hacker in my apartment complex still access the hard drive's files if my admin password is blank (since I never set the admin pw up), or even just another way, even though I don't share any folders? Or is it necessary for me to actually share the folder for them to even access it? Thank you for your help. |
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Help: Not sharing folders, but can they still be hacked?
hi there, please keep these guide in mind. 1 Keep your windows Vista up-to-date. 2. turn off guest account 3. set a password for your administrator account 4. Un mark File and Printer sharing service in exception tab of windows firewall 5. overview your security state in this window : Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center 6. use an anti-virus ( Microsoft security essential recommended ) -- Best Regards Netprofe www.netprofessional.spaces.live.com www.netprofessional.groups.live.com "john ha" wrote in message ... I'm using Vista but not sharing any folders at all on my unsecured wireless network. However, could a hacker in my apartment complex still access the hard drive's files if my admin password is blank (since I never set the admin pw up), or even just another way, even though I don't share any folders? Or is it necessary for me to actually share the folder for them to even access it? Thank you for your help. |
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