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Use System Restore to overcome a lost Administrator password

In this edition of the Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to use System Restore and a Windows DVD to revive a system with a lost Administrator password.

Tags: Greg Shultz, System Restore, Admin Password, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-09-29

ChangeMAC 1.6 (Mac)

Application to spoof your Ethernet or Airport mac address. It will also generate a random address for you. Admin password required to change mac addresses. Choice of vendor for random generation. Just copy to your applications folder to install. Limitations -does not work with Mac Pro airport Released under GPL....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Admin Password, MAC Address, Gerard Briscoe, Ethernet, Networking

Software downloads 2009-06-28

Security vs. convenience: Apple chooses poorly

Security vs. convenience: Apple chooses poorlyWhat if..they need to install diagnostic software?You are kidding, right?So you change your password when you get it back. Or change it before you send it in.It's the same in the Windows world - you pretty much need and Admin password to do anything.This...

Tags: Apple Inc., password, security, admin password

Discussion threads 2008-08-18

Change Administrator Password (Windows)

Change Administrator Password is a gadget that will help you change the password for the local administrator account on all the machines in a particular Active Directory organizational unit OU. The gadget has a drop down menu that allows you to choose the domain and target OU to find all...

Tags: Organizational Unit, Admin Password, Microsoft Windows, Admin Account, S. Lindenstruth

Software downloads 2007-12-11

Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals

Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivalsMuch better but still...All these improvements are great for Vista but I think only Windwows Defender will be effective. Simply asking a user to put in the admin password for routine things, like installing software, leads them to believe its not important. So whenever they...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Windows Defender, Internet, Microsoft Windows Vista, admin password, operating system, Spyware-killing Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-03-17

Root out the administrative password menace

Root out the administrative password menacePassword Management Dilbert StyleHand out posty note pads with no sticky sides. That way when the employee sticks their password to the front of their monitor it just falls off. Then the cleaning crew sweeps it up after hours.

Tags: admin password

Discussion threads 2005-03-23

Skeleton Key 2.0b2 (Mac)

Skeleton Key uses a simple drag-and-drop interface to allow you to execute programs as root just by dragging them onto the Skeleton Key icon (and entering your administrator password, of course).

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Skeleton, Admin Password, Spectral Class, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2005-01-18

Reset local administrator password VBScript

One of the best tools Microsoft has ever given the average administrator is scripts. This handy VBScript allows administrators to quickly reset the local administrator password.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Administrator, Microsoft VBScript, Admin Password, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development

Download resources 2004-04-23

Privileged Exec 1.0.1 (Mac)

Privileged Exec is an AppleScript framework that makes it extremely easy to create applications that run Unix commands as root, without prompting the user for an administrator password every time. This is accomplished by securely storing an administrator password in the default keychain. This password can then be used to...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Password, Admin Password, Unix, Exec

Software downloads 2004-04-05

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Groklaw suggests Microsoft sue, do over authentication

Are you in any way trying to legitimize patent trolling?You are well aware that what Microsoft is doing is what we all used to call patent trolling aren't you?My guess...Nothing will happen... this is just MS trying to protect UAC and runas from paten lawsuits.Besides MS would be idiot... well...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, authentication, Groklaw, patent, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Source code for ikee iPhone worm in the wild

iPhone is officially the most malware ridden mobile platform in the worldAnd since the "bad guys" always go after low hanging fruit, that [b]proves[/b] that iPhone is the [b]least[/b] secure mobile platform in the world. Buy an iPhone if you want to be infected [b]within seconds[/b] by malware [b]that requires...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Apple iPhone, jailbreak, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws

Thank god I am still using 3.0.xxxI still don't understand why the need to make all things software larger and more featured. Also I will never understand why people rush to use the latest larger, bloated package...Bigger is always better......that's why we're fat! =DIE still more secure than FF...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript, NoScript, Microsoft Corp., Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers

how about telling us how to fix it?Can the customer log into their own router and change the vulnerable settings? Please advise.Patetic simply pateticThis is a worst case scenario... Time Warner is guilty of having used the same Admin Name/Password on all their routers and from what I read on...

Tags: Routers & switches, Modems, Network technology, NETWORKING, SMC8014, Model Number, Time Warner Cable Inc., router, modem, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., security

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Block Catalog 1.0 (Windows)

Block Catalog BCatalog is a multi-purposes block management tool for general autocad users. BCatalog provides up to eight flexible data fields for application administrator to create the best fit block-associated meta data management fields for any industries that using AutoCAD as the main drafting tool. BCatalog not only provides data...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, GeoWebtech, BCatalog, CAD, Data Management, Storage, Productivity, Databases, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software

Software downloads 2009-10-19

Chily User Management 9.09.01 (Windows)

Managing local user accounts in a domain is made easy and prolific with freeware Chily User Management software. Chily User Management is enterprise level software for Active Directory, which strives to save on quality time of administrator. It provides information about local user accounts and hence helps in managing them....

Tags: Administrator, User Account, Microsoft Windows, Chily Software, Chily User Management

Software downloads 2009-10-09

Weak passwords dominate statistics for Hotmail's phishing scheme leak

Weak Passwords suckUntil about 4 years ago my organization had no restrictions on passwords. Our students got their birthdays or their phone numbers as passwords and our staff could choose whatever they wanted. Most common staff password was 1234. Well after years of security breaches and administration...

Tags: MSN Hotmail, phishing, password, weak password

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Hijacking Windows System Restore for cybercrime profits

welp.... they are finally getting a taste of their own crap.I wonder what they are doing. We use steadystate on all of our machines. Reboot the machine and everything is restored.Maybe they should move from a PC based environment to a terminal server like system. Each reboot...

Tags: Terminal services, system restore, Hijacking Windows System Restore, cybercrime profit, SteadyState, operating system, terminal server, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Mac HelpMate 3.0 (Mac)

If you're a Mac support professional or consultant, or just want to help your Mac run more smoothly you need this application in your arsenal of troubleshooting tools. It can replace with a subscription a whole bunch of expensive products, including Timbuktu, eCare, and many others... Mac HelpMate contains powerful...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, MOST, Mac HelpMate, Account Subscription, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-22

Fitorg 3.5.0 (Windows)

Fitorg is an easy to use, affordable solution for every gym and health club. Software includes membership details, bookings, deliveries and sales, accounts, member tracking, and activities. Ideal for gyms, health clubs, recreation and fitness centers. When you start the program for the first time enter 'admin' for username and...

Tags: Administrator, Health Care, Microsoft Windows, Gym, Vladovsoft, Fitorg, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-09-22

OrgCalendar 1.5 (Windows)

A fully-functional scheduling WEB-application. The easy way for any organization to have a Internet-calendar within minutes! You simply place the OrgCalendar onto a your web site - and that's it. Calendar management is implemented at two levels: Admin Area and Public Area. The Administrator can manage all calendars. OrgCalendar is...

Tags: Calendar, OrgBusiness Software, OrgCalendar 1.5, Calendar Management, Web Site Development, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Web Technology, Internet, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-21