"Allow remote access" on Windows= stalking?

Question

A few days after I bought my laptop I left it at my ex boyfriend's house. Ever since then I have a feeling somebody is tracking what I see or type online.
I don't understand anything about computers so I googled it. I just realized that "Allow Remote Access" has been checked on my computer which I had never noticed.

I don't want to seem paranoid, but can someone please explain in details what that means??Is it possible for him to have access to what I see and type by allowing remote access to my computer??

Please help!

Answer 1

i guess if u r really being spied, the guy may installed spy software to ur pc like sniperspy.

http://www.monitoring-softwares.com/remote-monitoring-software.html

software of this kind allows remote monitoring of ur pc. try some good antivirus for ur pc if this is the case.

Answer 2

Best I remember, there is one menu with "allow remote access" that enables the PC to function as

a telnet and ftp server, and there is another area where "allow remotes access" lets someone connect

to your computer via "remote desktop" and control the computer as though they were sitting in front

of it, usually for purposes of troubleshooting a problem or making changes the local person wants

someone else to do. It's fairly obvious when the latter is being done, as you will see the mouse

moving around, screens changing by "magic"



Neither one will allow a remote person to see what you are typing and viewing, at least not without

you being aware. However, anytime you turn on these types of services, there is potential that a person/virus, etc, could break or bypass the passwords associated with each and then indirectly

install utilities that do the things you are concerned about. However, it's common in business environments to have all three enabled ( telnet, ftp, and remote desktop ) This is because most

businesses are protected by a firewall which filters out unwanted inbound connections regardless

of whether they are enabled/disabled on each PC.



Windows firewall should still block unwanted inbound connections, assuming it is still on and hasn't

been modified to allow such. Also, if you have a DSL/cable router with firewall capability, it will do

same thing as windows firewall, but usually better.



Not sure I'd jump to any conclusion about your ex, as these can be enabled if the PC is setup in

a "server" configuration, and they can also be turned on by virus/malware.

Answer 3

Remote Access does allow any person who knows your IP and Login credentials to use your computer ..ONLY WHEN you are not working on the computer. Any remote access first logs off the current working user and then allows the remote user to login. As you have described that someone is tracking what you see and type online i doubt it is due to remote access as two people cannot share same screen view at the same time.



Causes of that may be:

1. Any screen sharing programs might have been installed on your computer without your knowledge. One such program is Teamviewer. It allows simultaneous two connections one on local machine and one from the remote user. But then you would be seeing pop ups from your teamviewer again and again whenever a connection by someone stalking your computer is made or lost. You should go to Add remove programs or programs and features in control panel and un install any such programs you can see.



2. Key loggers might have been installed on your system without your knowledge. Key loggers are programs that keep a record of whatever you typed on your keyboard.



3. Some person with good computer skills equivalent to that of a compueter hacker has got interest in you IP address and is watching your activities closely on your computer.



Restart your machine whenever you feel like u are being stalked. Install good firewall and anti hack programs. Check your computer for installed programs. Hope this helps.



Cheers!!

Answer 4

Uncheck "allow remote access". Remote access is usually for someone to control your computer over the internet for troubleshooting purposes, but can be used maliciously. However, Remote access has to be enabled, someone has to be online at both ends and both have to give permission to use it. If your ex tried controlling your system, a pop-up will appear asking for your permission.

Answer 5

Turn the feature off, just incase someone finds a "backdoor" on your system (a sneaky way to get into your system WITHOUT you knowing). The 'Allow Remote Access' feature, if enabled, just makes it a bit easier for the hacker to get in, that's all.

I highly recommend you install and run 'MalwareBytes Anti-Malware' or 'Spybot Seach & Destroy' just to clear your paranoia :)

Answer 6

dont worry if someone trys to connect to your computer using remote access a window will come up on your laptop saying do you want to allow ...... to connect to your computer and if you dont want to allow just click no .. its that easy

Answer 7

Not really, if you feel you are being stalked, I would look elsewhere rather than remote access.

Answer 8

i like a guy who has some meat on his bones!!!! i'm going to stalk you and convey you despite you like, yet on condition which you would be ambitious adequate to open the door!!!!! I see reliable issues on your destiny lol!!!