Uninstall Remote Desktop

Windows Remote Desktop is a tool mainly used in business settings, and you may not have heard of it before—but it’s enabled by default on Windows.

Recently, a cyber group known as Midnight Blizzard hacked several companies by sending attachments that, when opened, allowed remote access to victims’ computers.

If you don’t use Remote Desktop, it’s best to disable it. Here’s how:

  1. Go to your Start menu, and search for “Add or Remove Programs.”

  2. In the search bar at the top, type “Remote.” You should see “Remote Desktop Connection” appear in the results.

  3. Click the three dots to the right, select “Uninstall,” and confirm by choosing “Uninstall” again.

  4. When prompted, restart your computer to complete the process.