[Shop-talk] PC Hackin'

[Wayne]

Jack Brooks wrote:
> Access the registry??? I can't even run a defrag on my work laptop.

As a SysAdmin sorta guy myself, I probably shouldn't tell ya'.  But 
security via obscurity is BS anyway (that's why I generally avoid 
windoze boxes).  Google around -- there are many password crack 
utilities for Windows NT, 2000 & XP.  Most will boot Linux, then mount 
the NTFS C: partition and run a registry editor to let you overwrite the 
Admin password.  The system's SID is not modified, so it shouldn't 
affect your ability to login to the domain @ work.  Then use "services" 
from the controls and make sure "Run As Service" is enabled.  You can 
then right click on Defrag, select "Run As", enter the admin password 
you selected and do what you want.

   -Wayne