Windows password

[PCSolutions]

I have a client that wants to password protect windows
I dont really want to use a BIOS level password as this is a fairly new user.
The Windows passwords & user profiles dont get the job done because you can cancel past them
At this point we have a screen saver password set to one minute
Are there any good Windows startup password progs available?

[Solarix]

you can add a shortcut to the screensaver in the startup folder...
it'll force the screensaver on at login, whether they login or hit cancel...

however there is a way around it still, just not known by most people.

[This message has been edited by Solarix (edited 09-22-2000).]

[PCSolutions]

I dont know why he wants it but he does.
Just doing what the client wants.
False sense of security
I had thought about that myself
Any more ideas?

[Solarix]

for a standalone win9x cpu... the most secure password setup (other than BIOS)
is the windows screensaver password, with a shortcut in the startup folder. any other program will be killable via ctrl-alt-del.
Having it in startup.. forces them to enter the password and doesn't wait the 1 minute..., no matter if they login or hit cancel at the login prompt. only problem is that there is a way to skip startup folder at login, but once again, not too many people know it. If they want to keep win9x, and not change to linux or winNT/2000... then the screensaver or BIOS are the best ways to go. Now if they are on a network with an NT or 2000 server... policies can be set that force a validated username/password to logon, not allowing cancel.

[This message has been edited by Solarix (edited 09-22-2000).]

[Vernon Frazee]

I agree. The most secure way is to setup a password through BIOS/CMOS setup. Once an operating system starts loading the easier it gets to beat any software-based security. If you're worried about someone using the disable password jumper, snip a pin off. You could also bolt the case down, lock the case shut, lock the floppy and CD, and install an On/Off key. You'll never be able to stop someone determined of course, but, unless there is something awfully important on the that hard drive, most wouldn't even bother.

[smurfy]

Hey IC, have a look at this
Look for DrMDJ's post 3rd to last - should do the trick.

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[rmbox]

Hi PCSolutions

This should do the trick for him.

ftp://ftp.creativelement.com/pub/win95ann/shutdown.zip

(won't keep out the more knowledgeable types)