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How to Disable Remote Assistance and Desktop in Windows XP

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By Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP Writer Community College of the Air Force Tony Bradley is a former Lifewire writer and tech journalist who specializes in network and internet security. He is a respected information security expert and prolific author. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 30, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide

What to Know

Right-click My Computer > select Properties > Remote tab.For Remote Assistance: Clear Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer check box.For Remote Desktop: Clear Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box. This article explains how to disable access to Remote Assistant and Remote Desktop in Windows XP.
Support for Windows XP ended April 8, 2014.

How to Disable Remote Access in Windows XP

Why would you want to disable remote assistance or remote desktop? Because either could be used or exploited by an attacker to gain remote access to your computer, allowing them to run programs on your computer or use your computer to distribute spam or attack other computers. Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop can be beneficial when you need them. But, most of the time, you don't. In the meantime, if an attacker finds a way in, or if an attack is created to exploit a vulnerability in the Remote Assistance or Remote Desktop services, your computer is waiting to be attacked. To disable Remote Assistance or Remote Desktop, follow these steps: Right-click My Computer. Select Properties. Select the Remote tab.
To disable, or turn off, Remote Assistance, clear the Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer check box.
To disable, or turn off, Remote Desktop, clear the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.

Why Don' t I See Remote Desktop

You may not see Remote Desktop as an option on the Remote tab of your My Computer Properties. The explanation is simple. Remote Desktop is a feature of Windows XP Professional (and Media Center Edition) and isn't available on Windows XP Home. That would be a good thing if you wanted it off anyway. If you want to use Remote Desktop, you will have to upgrade your version of Windows. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 15 Best Free Remote Access Software Tools (Oct. 2022) How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1 AnyDesk 7.1.6 Review (A Free Remote Access Tool) RemotePC Free Review (Remote Access Software) How to Use Lockdown Mode on iPad How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer Remote Utilities 7.1 Review (Free Remote Access Tool) How to Disable the Windows XP Splash Screen Using MSConfig AeroAdmin 4.9 Review (A Free Remote Desktop Program) Disable Windows Remote Desktop to Prevent Attacks How to Transfer Windows XP Activation Information How to Disable the Windows Firewall in Windows How to Use Remote Access on Your Samsung Smart TV How to Remove the Recycle Bin From a Windows Desktop How to Share Internet Access How to Install USB 3.0 Drivers on Windows 10 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies