Password Protecting Guest Accounts in Microsoft Windows XP

1. Make sure you are logged on as an Administrator.

2. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.

3. Select the "Users" folder under "Local Users & Groups".

4. Right click on the "Guest" account & click "Set Password". When a dialog comes up warning you of the possible consequences click "Proceed". You will then be given a dialog that lets you set a new password.

I have always considered security a top priority & considering the ease of doing this I would highly recommend that everyone sets a Guest account password. Even though the Guest account is disabled by default, why not do this just for the extra bit of security?

Local Users & Groups is not available in XP Home. A way to set a password for the guest account in Home & Pro: click start - run - type: cmd - in the command window type: net user guest * - hit Enter - you will be prompted for the password to use.