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VNC enables you to remotely access and control your devices from internal and external networks. It's very helpful when you want to remotely administer a computer. However, there are a few times when you would like to prevent somebody from accessing your computer and/or monitor what you are doing. Luckily, you can block VNC.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Using the local computer firewall. (Windows)

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Windows Firewall with Advance Security.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click on Inbound Rules.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click on New Rule.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Under Rule Type, select Ports.
    Click on Next.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Select TCP.
    Then enter the ports used by your VNC. Default is 5900 and 5800.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Select Block Connection.
    Hit Next all the way to the end of the wizard.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Disable VNC Service

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Services.MSC.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Look for VNC Server and hit Properties.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Stop the service.
    You may also select Disable service.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Uninstall Completely

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Go to Control Panel > Program and Features.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Uninstall the VNC program..
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Method 4
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Disconnect from the Network

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Unplug your network cable physically from the computer.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Disable NIC.
    Go to Control Panel > Network Settings > Right click on your connection > Disable.
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