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OK, so I'm setting up an OpenSSH-based proxy on my home computer. I dl'd OpenSSH for Windows, and am trying to modify the passwd file in accordance with the pre-running instructions. I go into the command shell, nav to the etc (apparently a different name for the bin directory in this version of the program) directory in the OpenSSH program files, and try to run the "mkgroup -l>> ..\etc" and "mkpasswd -l>> ..\etc" commands that will dump all local users into the file and thus let me use it.

The problem is that instead of successful modification, I get 'access denied'. I thought at first that this was an issue of admin privileges, but I've confirmed that I'm using an admin account for the computer, which means some other fucking irritating Windows security setting is preventing me from doing what I want.

Anyone know what it is?

Yes... you're assuming Windows is good for something other than lookin' pretty. :D

Yes... you're assuming Windows is good for something other than lookin' pretty. :D

Word.

Yes... you're assuming Windows is good for something other than lookin' pretty. :D

I know, I know. I hate Windows too. Actually, I'm planning on switching to Ubuntu, maybe even Gentoo, some time in the next couple of months.

But for right now, I really need to figure out what security setting is giving me problems, and how to disable it.

I know, I know. I hate Windows too. Actually, I'm planning on switching to Ubuntu, maybe even Gentoo, some time in the next couple of months.

But for right now, I really need to figure out what security setting is giving me problems, and how to disable it.
Which service pack do you have?

2. Well, I assume so. I bought this machine after SP2 originally came out (it crashed the computer I had at the time) so I assume that SP2 comes installed.

If you have SP2, you probably have the Windows Firewall and security center running.

Go into CONTROL PANEL and into SECURITY CENTER. I want you to look under security essentials and see what you have running (IE: Windows Firewall, Virus Scanner...).

If you've got a third party firewall and AV, consider turning off the Windows Firewall and AV.