Windows 10: Old PC has Remote Access Trojan- how can I protect NEW PC?

Discus and support Old PC has Remote Access Trojan- how can I protect NEW PC? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My old PC was infected with a remote access trojan. We tried everything to try to get rid of it, yes we wiped the PC, disabled the partitions and... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by LyndsayVI, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. LYNDSAYVI
    LyndsayVI Win User

    Old PC has Remote Access Trojan- how can I protect NEW PC?


    My old PC was infected with a remote access trojan. We tried everything to try to get rid of it, yes we wiped the PC, disabled the partitions and reformatted the drive, etc. With no luck. Now I have a new PC still in the box, what steps do I need to take to prevent the RAT from being transferred over? Changing ALL passwords, do I change them on the; on the NEW PC so they aren't seen by the rat, or OLD PC so I do not login with compromised passwords? Do I need to create new accounts - Microsoft, Google, and email? Eventually when I want to transfer over my pictures, etc., could I creat

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    LyndsayVI, Jan 3, 2022
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  2. RUSKINF
    RuskinF Win User

    Remote Access

    1. Follow these steps to disallow remote access to your PC completely:
    2. 1. Type “remote settings” into the Cortana search box. Select “Allow remote access to your computer”. This may seem counter-intuitive, but this opens the Control panel
      dialog for Remote System Properties.
    3. 2. Check “Don't Allow Remote Connections” to this Computer. You've now disabled remote access to your computer.

    Try these two steps and tell us if your issue gets solved. If it does not then your PC may be infected. Use a Good antivirus to remove the infection from your device completely.
     
    RuskinF, Jan 3, 2022
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  3. SANTINO420
    Santino420 Win User
    Pc hacked through remote access

    What steps can i take to ensure the a hacker i gave remote access to my pc does not have access to my accounts and computer?
     
    Santino420, Jan 3, 2022
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Old PC has Remote Access Trojan- how can I protect NEW PC?

    Remote access

    Hi zabby937

    Did you allow those Tech Support scammers to have Remote Access to your PC, they would have asked you to allow that?

    Once you have turned off Remote Access, they can no longer access your PC.

    Open Control Panel - Programs and Features, order that list by Date Installed

    Check for any software installed on that date, like TeamViewer or LogMeIn, if you find any remoting application like those, uninstall it

    Other than that, you have taken all the right steps and your PC will be fine, you do not need to worry about this further . .
     
    DaveM121, Jan 3, 2022
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