Avoid remote users modifying Registry settings of your computer

 

Windows XP by default provides a service that can enable remote users modify registry settings of other computers in network. A Registry Security Hole. But this service can be disabled

How you Can do?

1. Open control panel.

2. Go to Administrative tools –> Services

3. Locate the “RemoteRegistry” in the right side panel.

4. Right click on it and select Properties.

5. In General tab , click Startup type menu and select Disabled.

6. Click OK and restart the system for changes to take effect.