• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Techbout

Technology Simplified.

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Office
Home » Security » How to Disable Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10

How to Disable Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

For the security of your computer, it is important that you remember to disable the Remote Desktop feature on your computer, while you are not actively using it.

Disable Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10

Disable Remote Desktop (RDP) in Windows 10

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is used by employees all over the world to connect to Office and Home computers, while they are located away from the computer.

Since, RDP is so widely used, it has become a common target for man-in-the-middle cyber-attacks.

Hence, it is a good practice to enforce Network Level Authentication, Use Strong Passwords, Limit RDP Users and adopt other security measures, while providing remote access to your computer.

The best way to protect your computer from unauthorized remote access is to disable RDP, if you are not actively accessing your computer from a remote location.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.

Open Run Command

2. In Run Command window, type SystemPropertiesAdvanced and click on OK.

Open System Properties Using Run Command

3. On System Properties screen, select the Remote tab > check Don’t Allow Remote connections to this computer option.

Disable Remote Desktop Connections

4. Click on Apply and OK to save this setting on your computer.

At any time, you can enable this feature by selecting Allow Remote Connections to this computer option on System Properties screen.

Related
  • How to Optimize and Defragment Hard Drive in Windows 10
  • How to Backup Windows 10 Computer

You May Also Like
    • Laptop Battery Drains in Sleep Mode When Lid is Closed
      Laptop Battery Drains in Sleep Mode When Lid is Closed
      • Take Screenshot in Windows 10/11
        How to Take Screenshot in Windows 10/11
        • Clear All Types of Cache in Windows 10
          How to Clear Cache in Windows 10

Primary Sidebar

Twitter
Facebook



Popular Now

  • How to Reduce Cellular Data Usage on iPhone
  • How to Backup Registry in Windows 11/10
  • How to Check Computer Specs in Windows 10
  • How to Remove Bloatware From Windows 10 PC
  • How to Create Local Account in Windows 11



Gadget Guide

  • Mac vs PC Comparison: Should You Buy Mac or PC
  • Chromebook vs Windows Laptop
  • Kindle E-Reader Comparison | Which Kindle to Buy
  • iPad vs iPad Pro Comparison
  • Advantages of Chromebooks

About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure | Terms | Contact
© Copyright 2022 @Techbout.com · All Rights Reserved