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Now a lot of us are quite bitter about the several inefficiencies of Windows Vista and the fact that Microsoft even had the audacity to release what many of us think should have remained a beta version to the world. Buying new computers meant you got bugged down with it, in fact there is not enough room in this section to moan about the ills of Windows Vista.

However, just the other day I discovered a major security flaw in my Windows XP service pack 2. Did you know that the fact that you have placed a password on your XP to prevent just anyone from gaining access to your important information is at best something of a… yes that what they call it, “goat preventive measure”. The fact that you start your computer and before you can even see the start button it asks you to put that really complicated password you worked up so no one would guess does not mean your information is safe. In fact, I am sure at least some people would be startled with how easy it is to get past the password in Windows XP service pack 2.

Have you ever tried to enter your password in Windows XP only for it to seem like you have totally forgotten your password? Well, if this has ever happened to you then you might have been compromised.

The truth is, to copy all the information on your hard disk if you run Windows XP would be a breeze for anyone who is discerning enough. All the person would have to do, is load your computer in safe mode, log in as an administrator and change the password of your user. The intruder can even go ahead and create a profile for himself, change your profile picture and of course compromise all that is on your computer. A portable hard drive would have all your information in less than twenty minutes.

Windows Vista however, with all its flaws is one of the most secure operating systems ever built by Microsoft, if anything at all, it might be a little bit of an overkill on the part of Microsoft, but when all is said and done, when it comes to security… you should be glad you have Vista (there are a bucket load of alternatives) and not XP if that’s your case.

T.O.A

P.s. Why not wait for Windows 7?