Windows Tricks

(1). Use a BIOS system password


One of the basic ways of securing your PC is to prevent it from even booting
unless a password is entered. This is achieved by assigning a system
password in the BIOS. Once you enter the BIOS, look for an option that says
"System Password".

Usually, you can either set a BIOS Password, which prevents open access to
the BIOS, or a system password, which allows booting only if a password is
entered. Assign a system password when prompted. Once the password has been
confirmed, you can save your settings and exit the BIOS. Now, when your computer
restarts, you will have to enter the password during booting. This can be your
first line of defence. However, the BIOS password can be reset by someone who
knows his way around the motherboard.



(2). The windows password

If your guest account is enabled in windows 2000 or XP, you may turn it off
so only registered users and Administrator can get into the windows. This
setting can be accessed by going to User Accounts in the Control Panel. This
should take care of most intruders except for the really determined ones who,
given enough time, can boot off a CD or USB drive and copy or read your files.