How do I no for sure? I have searched so many files and I found these hidden on my pc . Please tell me what they are . Remote accses Ipv6 Arpdrive. RPD encoded mirror drive. remote accses connect drive?
Vigorously shaking your head left-right-left-right while simultaneously saying, “NO” in a stern voice.
When you find something mysterious like that try googling it; you aren’t the first to wonder what the heck some ominous sounding program is. From a quick google those programs you mention appear to be a normal part of the system.
I did .
Where are you seeing these “hidden” files?
Are you sure you have their names right; do you mean RDP Encoded Mirror Driver" for example?
Have you run a scan on your system with your anti-virus software? What did it say, if anything, about these “hidden files”?
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Do a bit more.
Here for example, under the heading “Services”, it says that the RDP Encoder Mirror Driver is a legitimate part of Windows 7 Remote Desktop Connection.
To expand on what RobDog said:
Your computer does have software on it that would enable you (or somebody you authorize) to remotely access your desktop. What you’re seeing is the software that lets that happen. None of what you’re finding, though, suggests that somebody is doing that without your knowledge.
This is why car manufacturers put big plastic shields over the engine compartment!
To echo what Johnny Bravo says above (which is a lot more helpful than my answer was), Remote Desktop is something that is installed with all copies of Windows Vista/7, so probably nothing to worry about.
To put your mind at rest though, make sure your Internet Security software is up to date and run a scan on your PC.
Is your computer posting stupid threads?
Uncool, man.
It’s a feature of Windows 7 to allow you to connect to your own computer remotely.
I laughed.
RDP (Remote desktop protocol) has been availbale for years. On XP (Pro, at least) it was installed as part of the operating system.
If you right-click on “(MY) Computer” - Properties, one tab should be “Remote” and the option is there to allow (or not) remote connections to the PC.
To connect to another PC (which has remote enabled) run the program mstsc.exe (MicroSoft Terminal Services Connection) and it will ask you the name of the computer to connect to. And so on, a whole world of fun.
If you want to get technical, port 3389 is the default for remote access; but if you forward this to a valid computer on your network, from your home router, you will have hundreds , thousands of login attempts from China. Don’t do this unless your passwords are secure and you know how to restrict access to only from certain IP addresses; but it can give you a way to control your home PC from work, etc.
If you disconnect from the net you’ll be sure no one has remote access to it. need to to a serious audit of your startup list and maybe even services wouldn’t hurt. Also scan for malware with malwarebytes antimalware or something like that. If you format you’ll be sure at least for a little while that it’s clean.
Er, or don’t, because, as everyone else is telling you, it is twenty to one you are fine (and, if you are not, the things that you are telling us are worrying you almost certainly have nothing to do with any actual problem).
Mind you, an occasional malware scan never hurts, and Malwarebytes is good.
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It is a used pc. I should have said that from the start sorry. Is it possible for the prior owner to log in remotely?
If he configured it as such, it is hypothetically possible, but he would need to know your IP address, or have software like logmein, teamviewer, copilot, etc, installed.
Did you buy from a private individual or from a shop?