Remote Desktop allows anyone with the right user and password to access a computer from another location using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to access files and applications or offer assistance to other users. Although the feature is relatively secure, if your account credentials are compromised, someone may be able to access the device without your consent. If you don’t use the feature, disabling it is always recommended. This guide will teach you how to disable Remote Desktop on Windows 11.
Disable Remote Desktop on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can disable the Remote Desktop feature from the Settings app, Control Panel, and commands from PowerShell and Command Prompt.
From Settings
To disable Remote Desktop on Windows 11 from the Settings app, use these steps:
From Control Panel
To disable Remote Desktop from Control Panel, use these steps:
From Command Prompt
To disable the remote desktop protocol from Command Prompt, use these steps:
From PowerShell
To disable Remote Desktop with PowerShell commands, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the Remote Desktop feature will disable on Windows 11.
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