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Unknown PCs visible through Internet

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November 11, 2010 at 03:12:55
Specs: Windows XP
Hi

Few unknown PCs are visible if I connect my PC to Internet.

As I could see few PCs, there are chances that others could see my PC and try hacking it.

Hence, Pls advice the way in which I can make my PC invisible to others in the internet cloud and be safe.

Thanks


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#1
November 11, 2010 at 04:11:55
How are you connecting to the internet? By any chance are you accessing wirelessly on public hotspots? or are you accessing someone else's un-encrypted connection?

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#2
November 11, 2010 at 06:06:50
Thanks for your reply.

I use a wireline connection and no wireless is involved.

Still I can see few unknown PCs which are on the same subnet.

Pls share the way in which I can protect my PC either by enabling few options in windows or installing any Free software in the Internet.

Thanks


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#3
November 11, 2010 at 08:14:13
Top answer would be to engage the Windows firewall.
Turn off file and print sharing
Disable netbios over tcp/ip

Are you in an apt building with shared internet?
When you see these 'pcs' can you ping them by thier name?

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