How to Stop Remote Access to Your Computer

Windows XP allows you to connect to your office or home computer from a remote computer while on the go. This feature is inbuilt into the operating system. You can enable or disable this option when you want from the Control Panel. Disable this feature if you do not need it to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

Instructions

1. Go to "Start" and click on "Control Panel."

2. Double-click on the "System" icon in the Control Panel window.

3. Click on the "Remote" tab in the "System Properties" dialog box.

4. Click to uncheck the "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" check box.

5. Click on "Apply" and then click on "OK."

References

• Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out, Second Edition; Ed Bott, Carl Siechert and Craig Stinson; 2004

Resources

• microsoft.com: Frequently Asked Questions About Remote Desktop