Disable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) via API

Description

Disables Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and disables the rule allowing inbound RDP Connections through the firewall.

Overview

This script disables Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) by setting the following registry value:

  • Path: HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
  • Name: fDenyTSConnections
  • Value: 1

Next, the script blocks RDP through the firewall by disabling the built-in rule “Remote Desktop”.

Dependencies

  • None

Operating Systems

  • Windows

Pre-Requisites:

  • Administrator or SYSTEM privileges.
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