Windows 10: Security concern about remote pc access

Hi

So I had my Windows 10 Home pc linked to a work account (Azure in tune afaik) for a short period earlier in the year.

Owing to some comments made by people I am concerned that someone has used this or other means to access my pc remotely.

There is a small chance that either my login credentials were available or I was duped into accepting an Authenticator request on the pc’s account.

Given that the PC (now defunct but I have verified it as Home by offline registry check) is windows Home and does not have RDP, the only avenue in would be Azure or malware. I’m tight on malware checks and had nothing come up. I’ve had one sign in alert in two months which MS think is likely due to VPN use but no other login in warnings or suspect Authenticator alerts.

Password was changed several times since then and Authenticator removed and readded.

What risk is there a bad actor has had a dig into my pc? Is it even possible?

Cheers

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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.

 

Remote access denied.

Hi Paul,

To resolve your concern about remote access denied, follow the steps below:

• Press the Windows logo+R on your keyboard.
• Type services.msc on the Run box.
• Open Remote Desktop Services.
• Go to the Log On tab.
• Select This account: Network Service.
• Click Apply, and then OK.

Let us know how it goes.

 

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 . .