Disable storing insecure version of passwords   IMPORTANT NOTE:  Never assume the directory structures exist in your system as written in the document.  Never blindly follow security instructions -- read, review, compare, apply as it fits your system. All previous versions of NT stored an easy-to-crack hash of all the passwords along with the more secure hashes. This was done for backward compatibility with LAN Manager Clients (non-NT Operating systems such as Windows 95, DOS, etc.). You can disable the storage of the non secure passwords by: Click on Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Local Security Settings. From within Local Security Settings, click on Local Policies then Security Options. Find Network Security->Do not store LAN Manager Hash on next password change and enable. IMPORTANT NOTE:  This document and all linked document is being provided as a good will gesture to the Parallels H-Sphere community and to others who may benefit from its use.  Dynamic Net, Inc. makes no representations implied or explicit as to their value or warranty. Dynamic Net, Inc. will not be held liable for any damage resulting in the application of the steps and procedures noted.  If you feel uncomfortable at all about doing any of the steps, make a complete system backup and hire a third party like We Manage Servers to do the work for you.