where the user informations are saved

[sajithkahawatta]

i want to know where the windows xp keep its user information .in what
format is this information keep. how to secure that data (these data
must not be able to access by guest users.).
this is becouse i like to learn deeply about os .
is there any one can help me. thax

 

[GHalleck]

i want to know where the windows xp keep its user information .in what
format is this information keep. how to secure that data (these data
must not be able to access by guest users.).
this is becouse i like to learn deeply about os .
is there any one can help me. thax

Generally, such user data is present in the Windows Registry. Moreover,
depending on the application or programs that are involved and for which
use user information, the data might also be in specific files that are
related to their applications. And then there are Internet cookies. And
the format can vary to however the data is supposed to be retained. The
best protection against the prying eyes of guests is to let them use a
computer that has no user information, or a computer specific for guests.
And for the less paranoid, it is not the normal guest that one needs to
worry about...just the guest who knows just enough to be curious and also
dangerous.

 

[Rock]

i want to know where the windows xp keep its user information .in what
format is this information keep. how to secure that data (these data
must not be able to access by guest users.).
this is becouse i like to learn deeply about os .
is there any one can help me. thax

What specific user information. User settings reference the user account
are stored in the registry file ntuser.dat file in the folder \Documents and
Settings\<Username>. Creating a restore point backs up the registry as does
the excellent 3rd party tool ERUNT.

ERUNT
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/erunt.txt

Installing and Using ERUNT
http://www.silentrunners.org/sr_eruntuse.html
http://www.winxptutor.com/regback.htm

Do a Google search for windows xp registry for detailed info.

What are you trying to accomplish when you say, "how to secure that data
(these data must not be able to access by guest users)"?

Without knowing more, make sure their accounts are limited user accounts.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=279783

 

[Guest]

Hello,
You might try passwords on all user accounts except guest account and make
that one a limited account.
HTH.
--
Thanks,
PattiR

Windows XP Home SP2
IE 6.0
AOL 9.0 SE

 

[sajithkahawatta]

how can i access this file . can i modify this by opening it directly
and change user limitations ,name,passwords etc...
is there a way to have admin rights for guest user.?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

how can i access this file . can i modify this by opening it directly
and change user limitations ,name,passwords etc...
is there a way to have admin rights for guest user.?

Control Panel - User Accounts.

 

[Rock]

how can i access this file . can i modify this by opening it directly
and change user limitations ,name,passwords etc...
is there a way to have admin rights for guest user.?

Do not use the Guest account. That is a special purpose account with higher
privileges. It's a special purpose account used in a network setting. If
you don't have a network then it's not needed.

Here are instructions on how to disable the guest account

For XP Pro:
Right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.

Click Local Users and Groups.

Click Users.

Right-click the Guest account, choose Properties.

On the General tab, select Account is Disabled.

Click Ok.

For Windows XP Home Edition:

Use the NET USER command from the command prompt . To do so open a Command
Prompt from Start | Run | CMD.EXE | Ok.

Use the following syntax:

net user Guest /active:no

Create a limited user account or accounts for use by casual visitors. Call
it Visitor or whatever you want. Make sure all admin level accounts have
strong passwords.

I gave you a link in a previous post with info on how to create a user
account.