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From: randallm at fidmail.com (RandallM) Subject: Re: Vulnerability in IBM Windows XP: default hidden Administrator account allows local Administrator access Gentlemen, I'm a little lost now on the intent of the original post. I believe it was intending to say that IBM computers arriving with XP installations have "blank" default Administrator passwords. I install about three fresh installs of XP and four pre-installs on HP laptops a week. The retail version always asks for a "password" for the local Administrator account and a "user" name. XP pre-installations require a "user" name and no mention of Admin account though its there by default with no password. Both by default give the "user" local administrator rights. Once installed I have to go to the accounts area and supply the passwords. If I join these to the domain I must supply a password. I've done it this way for two years and nothing has changed. It seems then the IBM and HP by pass what fresh retail installations do, and that is allow the opportunity to supply a password for the local administrator. This would be then their problem. Retail version warns but allows blank passwords. This would be the XP problem. I take full responsibility for any mistakes above. It's late. I'm tired and doing so many it does become mind numbing. But I believe this is an accurate account of the installations. thank you Randall M
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