How to stop someone from changing my password with the hack of sethc.exe?

Today, I just read that ANYONE with an ERD can start my computer and reset my password. If they copy the command prompt in the sethc.exe file, they can reset your password using the StickyKeys. I read it here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/249181/how_to_reset_your_windows_password.html

I tried it and it worked. Now, I am very concerned that someone will be able to make my computer. How can I stop people hacking my computer by doing this?

Thank you very much

-JP

Hi JP,

Please contact technical support for your computer manufacturer - you'll need be specific enough on the details and specifications to get the right answer (it varies not only by the manufacturer, make and model, but by the internal components and BIOS versions)- and ask for the procedure (if necessary - and it is usually) to set up a BIOS password.

This can then be assigned to be required before you can start by any other method.

And Yes, there is probably another way to get around that - but it would be much more difficult and almost certainly need to open the computer on a variety of procedures for workarounds.

It is usually sufficient protection for most people who want an extra layer.

Good luck.

Kosh

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