If you only want to access your PC when you are physically using it, you don't need to enable Remote Desktop. To enable Remote Desktop using the legacy system properties, follow the instructions to Connect to another computer using Remote Desktop Connection. This assistant updates your system settings to enable remote access, ensures your computer is awake for connections, and checks that your firewall allows Remote Desktop connections. To configure your PC for remote access, download and run the Microsoft Remote Desktop Assistant.
Windows 7 and early version of Windows 10 You'll need this to configure the clients.
Windows 10 Fall Creator Update (1709) or later You can also use the legacy way of enabling Remote Desktop, however this method provides less functionality and validation. Since this functionality was added in the Windows 10 Fall Creators update (1709), a separate downloadable app is also available that provides similar functionality for earlier versions of Windows. The simplest way to allow access to your PC from a remote device is using the Remote Desktop options under Settings. Before you start a connection, it's a good idea to look up the name of the computer you're connecting to and to make sure Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall. For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. To connect to a remote PC, that computer must be turned on, it must have a network connection, Remote Desktop must be enabled, you must have network access to the remote computer (this could be through the Internet), and you must have permission to connect. You can't connect to computers running a Home edition (like Windows 10 Home).
You can use Remote Desktop to connect to Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, Windows 8.1 and 8 Enterprise and Pro, Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, and Windows Server versions newer than Windows Server 2008. When you allow remote connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can use Remote Desktop to connect to and control your PC from a remote device by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client (available for Windows, iOS, macOS and Android). CHECK the box marked Remote Desktop and both boxes to the left field.Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 Scroll through the list of programs and features until you find Remote Desktop. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.ĥ.
If the Firewall is Enabled, it needs to have Remote Desktop Exception Enabled.Ĥ. Make sure that under General, the box that reads "Don't allow exceptions" is not checked, and that under Exceptio ns, Remote Desktop is selected. To do this, open the Control Panel and select Windows Firewall. If this is correct, you might need to change your firewall connection.
Note: If you have problems connecting to the remote computer, double-check the full computer name. This will log you out of the remote computer. You may need to enter a username and password depending on the access credentials that are required by the other user or the other computer.ģ. Enter the Full Computer Name you noted in Step 6, and click Connect. Click Start and search for Remote Desktop Connection.Ģ. Step 2 - Remotely Connect to Another Computerġ. Under the Computer Name Tab: Make a note of the. Select "Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure)".Įnter your myLSU ID and click OK when finished.Ħ. Select "Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer". Open the Control Panel: Start | Control Panel. This is typically your Office Computer, however it could also be a server or other departmental resource.ġ. These steps allow for Remote Access to a specific Windows 7 Computer. For more information see VPN: LSU Overview Step 1 - On the Computer That You Plan To CONNECT TO : NOTE: In order to connect to an on-campus computer, you must first log into the LSU VPN.