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mrdinkel · 09-21-2006, 07:40 PM

Yes. XP Home does NOT use the EFS, so with a nicely crafted DSL CD, one could access but not delete the data on the HDD. If you want BETTER data security, XP Professional (latest build) has the EFS (which one still has to turn on).

With EFS on, it just shows up as 0k in Linux. I know, because i researched it with my own box.

If you want the most integrated / Keep It Simple Stupid method of doing it, XP Professional would be a good step.

It would also help if a Moderator would move this to the OS Forum.

And if you haven't been welcomed, WELCOME TO TECH FORUMS.

09-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrdinkel Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 584	Yes. XP Home does NOT use the EFS, so with a nicely crafted DSL CD, one could access but not delete the data on the HDD. If you want BETTER data security, XP Professional (latest build) has the EFS (which one still has to turn on). With EFS on, it just shows up as 0k in Linux. I know, because i researched it with my own box. If you want the most integrated / Keep It Simple Stupid method of doing it, XP Professional would be a good step. It would also help if a Moderator would move this to the OS Forum. And if you haven't been welcomed, WELCOME TO TECH FORUMS. __________________ A+ Core Hardware, Software Certified (May 13 2005) the new beast... AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton running at 2.16 Ghz. GeForce MX 4000 (mainly takes the load off the main system) Creative Labs Audigy 24-bit sound. Some Case from tigerdirect 512 MB Ultra DDR RAM. 80GB Seagate HDD LiteOn CD-RW / DVD ROM drive. currently looking at a litescribe drive at staples, due to its ability to label the CD shortly after being burned.