I think someones been accessing my computer via a remote desktop connection. How do i find out if they have?

Question

I was looking at my computer and i noticed a remote desktop installation that i hadn't installed. Has someone been looking at what i have been doing on my computer and if so is it possible to find out who and how do i remove this? I gave the computer to a friend to fix and they are the only ones i think that could have installed this device.

Answer 1

I think what you mean is Remote Assistance.



No one has installed because that has been part of the System

Settings since XP and is also on Vista and W 7 as well.



No one can access your computer using that unless YOU

give permission for that to happen in the first place AT that

time and when a session finishes it cancels that permission.



That is also why you have a firewall to prevent any infiltration

to your computer from an outside source.



Remember what happens on TV and in films does not happen

in real life to an individual. Hackers do not go after individuals

and those that do, know you personally anyway so they know

your setup, passwords, ISP address etc anyway!

Answer 2

It is very unlikely that someone has been accessing your computer that way - especially if you do not have a wireless internet connection.



If you do have a wireless internet connection, they would first need to crack your password for your router/network. Usually, the most common encryption is WPA, and this will keep about 80% of people out. There ARE people who can still get access if they are determined, it would take... about an hour? That is if they know what they are doing.

There are more secure encryption methods you can use, but you would have to purchase better hardware that supports that sort of software. Also, when creating the password for the network try to make it at least 8 characters long and alpha/numeric. This will increase it's security massively.

Now once they have gotten past that, they would need your actual computers administrator password to do anything of worth to them.

That, of-course, is if you have a wireless internet connection.



The only other way someone could even think about connecting to your computer, would be to walk inside your home, or up to your computer and plug in theirs with a cable - either directly to your computer or onto your home network. They would still need the WPA password to access the internet, but would then only need your administrator password to access your PC directly.

Again, this will take a determined person to do this.



Does someone hate you so badly?



If you want to disable any remote desktop connection ever being available, I suggest you search for "remote desktop connection options" along with your operating system, this should give you all the guidance you need.

Answer 3

1.Use Firewall Application.



2.Disable All Setting Which Is Used For Remote Desktop.please check these..

{How to Configure a Remote Desktop

To configure a remote desktop connection between a remote Windows XP Professional-based computer and a local computer running one of the versions of Windows listed earlier in this article, follow these steps.

Step 1: Configure the Remote Computer

On the remote Windows XP Professional-based computer, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then right-click My Computer.

On the shortcut menu that appears, click Properties.

Click the Remote tab, and then click to select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.

When you are prompted to confirm this change, click OK.

Click Select Remote Users, and then click Add to specify additional user accounts to be granted remote access.



NOTE: Administrators are automatically granted remote access privileges.

When you are finished adding user accounts, click OK. Make sure that the account that is being added does actually exist on the remote computer. If the account does not exist on the remote computer, create it.

Click OK, and then click OK again.

Step 2: Configure the Local Computer

Configure the Remote Desktop feature on the Windows-based computer. To do this, follow these steps:

Insert the Windows XP compact disc (CD) into the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive on the local computer.

On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen that appears, click Perform additional tasks.

Click Set up Remote Desktop Connection.

Follow the steps of the Remote Desktop Connection InstallShield Wizard to install Remote Desktop Connection.



NOTE: If Remote Desktop Connection is already installed, you may receive the following error message:

Remote Desktop Connection cannot be installed because your operating system already has a built-in version. See More Programs&;Accessories&;Communications&;Remote Desktop Connections on your start menu.}





3.Use Antivirus Software And It's settings.

4.Change All Password (User).

5.Otherwise Help Of ISP (Internet Service Provider )

Answer 4

You do not say which OS you have.



If you have Windows Vista or W7 switch Allow Remote Assess off



Open Control Panel



Select System



Select Remote Settings (left hand side menu)



Now un tick Allow Remote Assistance



Apply



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Answer 5

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