Computer Passwords

Ok, first technical post, strictly technically speaking. PCHELPUSCOM is in the trenches, works the front line in computer protection and security and we see a common problem with many computers. If you have a Windows XP computer, any version, you have a secret hidden account called the administrator which out of the box has no password set. It doesnt show its face automatically, but it is there, hidden. Only way to access this account is to go into safe mode. Then in safe mode you see the sneaky Administrator account. Well this account has a problem if it does not have a password or is not disabled, and by default it is not. The problem is a hacker can attempt to login to a computer with that administrator account and many times could be successful. Then can install programs at will that will take over your computer and even present you with an option to buy the software to help get rid of the viruses. If you buy the software, your personal information is on the internet, so you might as well cancel the card you just used. So in the art of protection, disable the administrator account, change or create a very complex password. If not, its like a home with no lock on the doors, would you attempt that? So why on the internet would you, even with attackers that you cannot see coming. Also stay up to date with Windows Updates and patches, Adobe Updates, Java Updates, Quicktime Updates, hopefully you get the picture. These patches close the door on your computer, which is what Hackers use to try to attempt login in the first place. You don't want to learn the hard way. Simon Says!