Passwords & Password Protection
Just because you have a password does not ensure that someone will not crack that code. Simple passwords are uncovered everyday because they can easily be cracked using a "dictionary attack" software tool, which tries words and combinations of letters until the password is assembled. To protect yourself you must use an effective password. Test the strength of your password hereAccording to Microsoft, an effective password is at least seven characters long and contains a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Find out how to create a strong password. Click Here
Your User Passwords
In Windows XP you can change user passwords by pressing Control-Alt-Delete at
the same time and choosing “Change Password”. If you do not know your password
then right click on 'my computer' and select 'manage.' Then double click on
'local users and groups' then 'users.' Right click on each user and select 'set
password.'