SP 53271: Disable the “Telnet” service to prevent unauthorized logins

Symptom: When you start the Services applet in “Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools”, the “Startup Type” setting for the “Telnet” service may be set to “Automatic” or “Manual”.
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to disable the “Telnet” service in Windows.
Additional Information: The “Telnet” service enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. Disable this service to prevent unauthorized logins on your system.
Category: Startup , Service , Performance

1. Automatic search for network printers and folders is enabled
2. Disable the “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service to improve system boot
3. Disable the “Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service” for performance and security
4. Disable the “HID Input Service” to improve system performance
5. Disable the “Net Logon” service to improve system performance

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