SassyDevil 0 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Hi, I am using ESET Anti-Theft, and it says, "Windows Accounts are Not Password Protected." That's not true; all my Windows (XP) accounts are password-protected. The Guest account is off. What can I do to optimize Anti-Theft? Like some others, I also had a new user account added to my computer, but since I saw it was an ESET problem and probably not a hacker, I feel better. Thanks! Edited June 4, 2014 by SassyDevil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arakasi 549 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Maybe your admin account is turned on ? In Xp i think you can only see it from Safemode. Try restarting in safe mode or type this from elevated cmd prompt. "Net user administrator xxxxx" Where xxxxx = your chosen password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESET Staff metaller 49 Posted June 4, 2014 ESET Staff Share Posted June 4, 2014 There's one hidden Windows XP Administrator account visible only in safe mode follow this link to see that hidden acount, and then make it password protected: hxxp://www.techrepublic.com/forums/questions/hidden-administrator-account-win-xp/ regards peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESET Staff metaller 49 Posted June 4, 2014 ESET Staff Share Posted June 4, 2014 Arakasi was faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arakasi 549 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have no life. Metaller takes precedence on who to receive information and support from however... Reach out to us again SassyDevil if you require additional assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyDevil 0 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks! I never knew about the hidden account, all this time. I appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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