How to Remove the Remote Desktop Login

By default, the Remote Desktop login feature is turned off in Windows XP and Vista. However, anyone with an administrative account on your computer can enable the Remote Desktop feature and allow outside users to log in to your system. Disabling Remote Desktop will remove the ability for outside individuals to log in.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC running Windows XP or Vista

1. Log on to your PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Open the "Start" menu and right-click on the "My Computer" icon. Choose the "Properties" option.

3. Go to the "Remote" tab at the top of the "Properties" window.

4. Uncheck the box next to "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer."

5. Click "Apply" to save the settings. Remote Desktop login has now been removed and disabled for all outside users.

References

• About Remote Desktop