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Disable Remote Access In Windows XP

From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com

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Open 'My Computer' Properties

To disable Remote Assistance or Remote Desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on My Computer
  2. Select Properties
  3. Click on the Remote tab
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