Sounds like I could probably disable the Remote Desktop with no problem, although the last time I researched and tried deleting a file or two on my old Windows 98SE I crashed it.
Somehow I think the same problem has followed me on my XP, either some Hacker has set it up so my computer is spitting out spam, or possibly I'm being spied on. Anyway same problem, I use Firefox and Internet Explorer is running silently in the background. Something is rewritten into the Windows System folder. Not a whole lot I can do about that.
Computers fascinate me though, I would love to learn how to beat their game...
HAH, next computer just might be a little more difficult for them! }:))
Live and learn and always stay at least one step ahead of them....