In Windows installations there is a feature that is turned on by default by Microsoft that should be turned off for security reasons the remote setting.
In Windows XP: Right click on your My Computer icon on your desktop then choose Properties from the menu. Then click on the Remote tab on the System Properties box that pops up. Uncheck the "Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer" then click the Apply button and then the OK button and your done.
In Windows Vista & 7: Right click on Computer* icon on your desktop then choose Properties from the menu. On the left hand side you'll seen a list of Commands click on the Remote settings. Uncheck the "Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer" then click the Apply button and then the OK button and your done.
*To put the Computer icon on your desktop, if it is not there by default, right click anywhere on your desktop and then choose Personalize from the drop down menu. On the left hand side you see a list, click on Change desktop icons, check the Computer icon or any of the other icons you want to appear on the desktop. Click on the Apply button, then the OK button and your done.
The Remote setting is only needed if your computer manufacturer or someone needs to remotely access your computer in the event of a problem with your computer to fix the problem from another computer. Until a problem arises with your computer that you can't fix and you get someone like that to assist you, then that is the time to turn it on, otherwise keep it turned off. Someone with bad intensions could use the feature to access your system without your knowledge if it is left on. All Berntech custom desktop computers ordered, will have this feature turned off by default.
