Disable Network Access To Registry And Users Folder ?

AVG tells me I should disable network access to to the registry and to turn off shared access to users folder.Should I carry out these these things ? (I would do it manually rather than let AVG do it)

My computer is not part of a network other than by virtue of sharing a wireless router, and having interenet access.

I have other 'users' on my computer; myself (administrator), my brother, an administrator account, and and a guest account (non-administrative), but I'm the only person who ever uses the computer. I keep the other other accounts for 1. historical reasons and 2. to enable access should I ever forget my p/w (and 3. to enable a third party to use the PC in rare circumstances for convenience, but this has never happened). Will turning off access disenable other users from using the programs on the PC ? or have other consequences that I don't realise ?

(AVG also tells me I need/ought to do several other things, eg delete certain things that it considers 'rubbish')

Dumb_Question
18.October.2018
HP Pavilion dm4-1050ea, Windows 7 home premium

 

Thanks plodr
I found by searching on the i-net a number of descriptions of how turn off network access (I think I recognise the quote you included), even a couple that gave answers to my questions - should I do it ? These answers were in conflict - one said 'yes' the other said 'no'
I can find out my computer's IP address, but I know nothing about how my/any router works or how to program it and I don't want to have to learn.

I was hoping for simple yes or no answers, or opinions. Perhaps I should set a poll on this question ?

Dumb_Question
19.October.2018
HP Pavilion dm4-1050ea, Windows 7 home premium

 

You may have to learn a bit about your router so you can at least change the factory default password(s). Otherwise, it would be quite simple for somebody out there to access it, change the passwords, and allow himself entry to your computer whenever he wishes.

 

Since i don't use Remote access i disable mine completely.On both my laptop and desktop.This is one of the ways hackers can get into your system.I would call this a a minor vulnerability.There are other ways they can get into your system.It's best to disable this option if you are not using it.

I don't need to transfer files through my remote connection.I just use my Western digital My pass port as a Faster way to transfer files,or a flash drive stick.

Unless you do lots of networking it's not needed.

FYI you might have to go through services to disable these remote settings as well.

 

I don't trust AVG for squat.AVAST owns AVG now.So if you use both these for a pro version you are paying double.

 

No.
Let AVG do what it's primarily designed to do - protect your PC against malicious items.

 

Sorry for delay in reading all of your thoughts on this matter, and my thanks to all, particularly to Eldon for his clear, intelligible answer, and to wile e coyote for his more informative one, on which I seek further advice:
I do not use my computers as a network, but they share the the same router, so I suppose that in some sense they are physically connected. However that is not the point. If I disable any of these services as wile e coyote suggests, will that affect internet access to any websites ?

Dumb_Question
26.October.2018

 

The Remote Registry Service (like several other Services active by default) is designed for Enterprise use, where a centrally located Admin can control it, it's definitely not required on a home user PC.

 

Thank you, plodr and Satrow for your most recent answers. I would not expect anyone to carry out extra research because of a post of mine. I am lucky if people share their relevant experience with the community. The fact the plodr has done a bit of checking is to their credit.

I have not changed anything; I have left things in what I assume are their default settings while I fight other fires.

Dumb_Question
28.October.2018

 

I hate to be the voice of paranoia here... but you should never leave any user accounts without password protection. You may be more secure than some other home users, depending on the model of your router, its specifications, and the available features it offers. The 'Guest' account is, at least, restricted access, but its access, nonetheless.

I'm curious enough that I'd be totally willing to attempt to gain access if you feel adventurous.. and comfortable enough to message me privately with your IP address. I'm sure if your router is even half decent, I won't stand a chance... but keep in mind, I'm no 'advanced hacker' or anything. I'm probably a novice at best... as reluctant as I am to admit that.

Any ambitious kid out there will have programs and tools at their disposal ... posing a much bigger threat than lil ol' me could ever come close to. I'd advise checking your router logs... and, if possible, setting it to email or text you with any events considered to be an 'alert'. I recently discovered DoS Attacks, IP Spoofing, and attempts at remote login from the logs of my router... over quite a span of time, and relentlessly persistent.