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Unharden Operating System (Windows)

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by wazb2k

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Hi,

I would like to know is there any way we can unharden operating system (Windows 2000 or Windows 2003)?

Thanks

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by tony hopkinson

That's exactly what I was thinking....

Have blank password, hook it to an unsecured wifi, kill all the AV/firewall stuff and use IE4.

That should do it. :p

by wazb2k

I got a box (windows 2000) which is already harden by someone but now i need to upgrade informix on that box but because of hardening upgrade process is getting stuck at some point.

Thats why I need to know is there anyway to unharden a Windows box.(revert to default settings)

Thanks

by charliespencer

I'd start with water; that's the most environmentally friendly option. If that doesn't work, I'd try some "over the counter" solvents like isopropyl alcohol or acetone (finger nail polish remover). From there you may have to move up to paint strippers or similar products. I'd save acids for last.

by hal 9000

And then turn off any security and Uninstall AV and Malware products.

That will Unharden them but with all of the Security in Place it's a wide open system that is extremely easy to break into and steal from.

When 2003 first came out M$ was boasting that it was the Most Secure Sever OS so far out of the Box. At a Special M$ Meeting to show just how secure this OS was I took all of 5 minutes to break in and change critical Parameters so why would you want to make it even easier?

Col

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