Is it safe using commands for your Username, Password, etc. - Guild Wars Forums

Braxton619 · Dec 23, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Hi I was wandering... a lot of people use -password etc. for saving there login information. How safe is it doing this? I don't have no one ever using my PC and I keep my PC safe from viruses, trojans, etc. Thanks so much!

The reason why I want to know is i'm getting tired entering my password everytime I login.

x sithis x · Dec 23, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57

its safe unless some chinese person breaks in and steals your comp xD
dang chinese hackin account ... we should build a great wall to keep them out

chessyang · Dec 23, 2009, 03:56 AM // 03:56

@Braxton619 i say yes if it's your personal laptop or PC. on my laptop i use it. on my HTC (media pc) i don't because it's used by my family or when friends come over to play on it.

Bob Slydell · Dec 23, 2009, 04:43 AM // 04:43

Yes. But do keep in mind, make sure that your eyes are the ONLY eyes that see your screen or that you are the only person that uses your computer. Also, if you are on a wireless network i'd check to make sure it is pass worded, people can still break onto your HDD and look at files, shortcuts too..even if you aren't sharing a single folder onto the network. One last thing, try to keep the commands in the Start -> Run command. If no one else uses your computer, this would be even harder to hack into from an open wireless connection, if the hacker broke into your HDD, because that information is in the registry which can't really be hacked from it's main file while windows is booted.

Eragon Zarroc · Dec 23, 2009, 04:59 AM // 04:59

its safe as long as u are the only person using ur computer.

Chthon · Dec 23, 2009, 05:37 AM // 05:37

Assuming that no one else has access to the machine, it is no more and no less safe than typing them in each time. If your machine is compromised badly enough for a thief to obtain your data from the shortcuts, it's also compromised badly enough for him to keylog you; and vice versa.

jonnieboi05 · Dec 23, 2009, 05:42 AM // 05:42

As everyone else has states, it's completely safe unless it is a computer you share. If someone knows their way around enough they can simply right click your GW icon, goes to properties and checks the "target" area.

All-in-all, if you have a RL friend who also plays GW make sure that if you let him use your PC to log onto his/her account that you completely wipe off your "-password" command line beforehand.

Marvel-Kid · Dec 23, 2009, 05:43 AM // 05:43

If u have a prob trusting your family, that's a problem, lol. It's perfectly safe. I use it for...........5 accounts I believe. you can look at my thread, it tells you how to do it.
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/g...t10418298.html

KZaske · Dec 23, 2009, 09:09 AM // 09:09

As many have said before me, it is safe as long as you are either the only person with access to the computer in question or you trust everyone that has access to the computer.

gremlin · Dec 23, 2009, 12:18 PM // 12:18

You could use a macro to type it for you.

Sir Cusfreak · Dec 23, 2009, 02:24 PM // 14:24

wow, it really warms the heart to see this many members of the community come together and offer thier help and expertise this holiday season. Why, that guy almost had to type an entire login.

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The reason why I want to know is i'm getting tired entering my password everytime I login.

No seriously, the OP's post was like 60 words long, that must have been EXHAUSTING for him.

Gift3d · Dec 23, 2009, 03:46 PM // 15:46

are you serious.

it's not safe to play guild wars, alright, how about we leave it at that and go back to flailing our arms wildly in the air now.

Dec 23, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00	#1
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	Is it safe using commands for your Username, Password, etc. Hi I was wandering... a lot of people use -password etc. for saving there login information. How safe is it doing this? I don't have no one ever using my PC and I keep my PC safe from viruses, trojans, etc. Thanks so much! The reason why I want to know is i'm getting tired entering my password everytime I login.

Dec 23, 2009, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#3
chessyang Not far from Elite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Profession: W/	@Braxton619 i say yes if it's your personal laptop or PC. on my laptop i use it. on my HTC (media pc) i don't because it's used by my family or when friends come over to play on it. __________________ Let's use our Voices! The Chapter Selection Screen GW Wiki or Guru Thank You

Dec 23, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#2
x sithis x Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2009 Guild: [Pro] Profession: N/	its safe unless some chinese person breaks in and steals your comp xD dang chinese hackin account ... we should build a great wall to keep them out

Dec 23, 2009, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#4
Bob Slydell Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2007	Yes. But do keep in mind, make sure that your eyes are the ONLY eyes that see your screen or that you are the only person that uses your computer. Also, if you are on a wireless network i'd check to make sure it is pass worded, people can still break onto your HDD and look at files, shortcuts too..even if you aren't sharing a single folder onto the network. One last thing, try to keep the commands in the Start -> Run command. If no one else uses your computer, this would be even harder to hack into from an open wireless connection, if the hacker broke into your HDD, because that information is in the registry which can't really be hacked from it's main file while windows is booted.

Dec 23, 2009, 04:59 AM // 04:59	#5
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	its safe as long as u are the only person using ur computer.

Dec 23, 2009, 05:37 AM // 05:37	#6
Chthon Grotto Attendant Join Date: Apr 2007	Assuming that no one else has access to the machine, it is no more and no less safe than typing them in each time. If your machine is compromised badly enough for a thief to obtain your data from the shortcuts, it's also compromised badly enough for him to keylog you; and vice versa.

Dec 23, 2009, 05:42 AM // 05:42	#7
jonnieboi05 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mableton, Georgia Guild: Guild Ancestors Reunited [?????????]	As everyone else has states, it's completely safe unless it is a computer you share. If someone knows their way around enough they can simply right click your GW icon, goes to properties and checks the "target" area. All-in-all, if you have a RL friend who also plays GW make sure that if you let him use your PC to log onto his/her account that you completely wipe off your "-password" command line beforehand.

Dec 23, 2009, 05:43 AM // 05:43	#8
Marvel-Kid Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Across the street from Grenth Guild: The Tasty Teabag [tea] Profession: W/	If u have a prob trusting your family, that's a problem, lol. It's perfectly safe. I use it for...........5 accounts I believe. you can look at my thread, it tells you how to do it. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/g...t10418298.html

Dec 23, 2009, 09:09 AM // 09:09	#9
KZaske Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Guild: Druids Of Old (DOO) Profession: R/Mo	As many have said before me, it is safe as long as you are either the only person with access to the computer in question or you trust everyone that has access to the computer.

Dec 23, 2009, 12:18 PM // 12:18	#10
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	You could use a macro to type it for you.

Dec 23, 2009, 03:46 PM // 15:46	#12
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	are you serious. it's not safe to play guild wars, alright, how about we leave it at that and go back to flailing our arms wildly in the air now.