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Hello,
It shows I have 2 shared computers on my computer. I do not know who these computers are or where they came from. Could someone please tell me how to remove them?
 
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tkdbadass said:
Hello,
It shows I have 2 shared computers on my computer. I do not know who these computers are or where they came from. Could someone please tell me how to remove them?
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Are you on a network that is shared with other people?
 
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tkdbad said:
Hello,
It shows I have 2 shared computers on my computer. I do not know who these computers are or where they came from. Could someone please tell me how to remove them?
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Are you on a wireless network? Is it secure? Or are you piggybacking on someone else's wireless network purposefully/accidentally?

It could be that someone is on your wireless internet without your knowledge if it isn't locked down and secured. I would check that first.
 
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I randomly get people on my network that I have no clue who they are. Some I have been able to access and some I haven't :)
 
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Blizare said:
I randomly get people on my network that I have no clue who they are. Some I have been able to access and some I haven't :)
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Sounds like it might not be a bad idea to secure your network. Clearly it is both easy to find and connect to - which might not be a good idea if you value your data (and possibly your freedom - since anyone could jump on and do whatever illicit thing they chose, all of which would be traceable back to you).
 
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Blizare said:
I randomly get people on my network that I have no clue who they are. Some I have been able to access and some I haven't :)
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I'd lock down the wireless network if I were you but I'm just very paranoid about that sorta thing. Identity theft is running rampant these days :(
 
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I'd lock down the wireless network if I were you but I'm just very paranoid about that sorta thing
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Leaving the wireless network open is just like leaving your flat with open windows and doors and with a big red sign on the street saying "Come to steal something".

tkdbad, havnet said whether or not his wifi network was open or not. If this is the cae, you should protect it with WPA or WPA2 ( WEP is not a protection) as soon as possible

cheers,
Tex
 
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quick question regarding this same issue, if its not a wireless network where do i got to secure it?

Im in a college dorm so when I plugged the ethernet cord to the computer and i imagine im part of the network where about 10 shared computers appeared, including some itunes.

how do I lock this so they cant see mine?

thanks.
 
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Rocio said:
quick question regarding this same issue, if its not a wireless network where do i got to secure it?

Im in a college dorm so when I plugged the ethernet cord to the computer and i imagine im part of the network where about 10 shared computers appeared, including some itunes.

how do I lock this so they cant see mine?

thanks.
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Well, first of all, make sure sharing is turned off in iTunes (iTunes menu => Preferences => Sharing tab => Uncheck "Share my library on my local network). Also, I would ensure that your firewall is turned on (System Preferences => Security => Firewall tab => 'Allow only essential services'). In the same spot, if you click the Advanced button, it would also be a good idea to enable 'Stealth' mode.

That should lock you down pretty tightly.
 
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cwa107 said:
Well, first of all, make sure sharing is turned off in iTunes (iTunes menu => Preferences => Sharing tab => Uncheck "Share my library on my local network). Also, I would ensure that your firewall is turned on (System Preferences => Security => Firewall tab => 'Allow only essential services'). In the same spot, if you click the Advanced button, it would also be a good idea to enable 'Stealth' mode.

That should lock you down pretty tightly.
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thank you so much. makes me feel way better.
 
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If you are on your home network and this is happening, you are a prime target for the RIAA and the FBI. Lock it down.
 

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