How to Log In to a Terminal Server with Remote Desktop Client

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you are running Windows Vista

   ( The IP address is emailed to the primary contact on the account after the server has been provisioned.) ,,,,,, In the file name field type in a friendly name then click on ‘Save.’ , (You may receive a security warning when connecting to the Virtual Terminal Server for the first time.
   
   If this happens, put a check mark in the ‘Don’t ask again’ option and click on the ‘Connect’ button.) , If a security message comes up, put a check mark in the ‘Don’t ask me again’ option and click on the ‘Yes’ button.) After connecting to the Virtual Terminal Server, the connection bar will appear at the top of the screen.
   
   The connection bar can be used to minimize, maximize, or close the Remote Desktop Connection Client windows.
   
   The connection bar can be permanently pinned to the top of the screen or unpinned to ‘Auto Hide.’ When not pinned at the top of the screen, the connection bar will automatically disappear and will reappear when the mouse is moved into the area at the top of the screen. ,,
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   Step 2: Window 7

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   Step 3: or Windows Server 2008

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   Step 4: the Remote Desktop Connection can be found at ‘Start

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   Step 5: ’ ‘All Programs

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   Step 6: ’ ‘Accessories

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   Step 7: ’ ‘Remote Desktop Connection.’;

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   Step 8: If you are using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003

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   Step 9: it can be found at ‘Start

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    Step 10: ’ ‘All Programs

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    Step 11: ’ ‘Accessories

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    Step 12: ’ ‘Communications

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    Step 13: ’ ‘Remote Desktop Connection.

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    Step 14: To log in to a Virtual Terminal Server

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    Step 15: launch the Remote Desktop Connection.

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    Step 16: In the computer field

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    Step 17: enter the IP address of your Virtual Terminal Server.

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    Step 18: Click on the ‘Options’ button.

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    Step 19: Click on ‘Local Resources’ tab.

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    Step 20: Make sure the ‘Printers’ option has a check mark then click on ‘More'.

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    Step 21: Make sure the ‘Drives’ option has a check mark in it

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    Step 22: then click on the ‘OK’ button.

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    Step 23: Click on the ‘General’ tab then click on the ‘Save As’ button.

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    Step 24: Select the desktop.

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    Step 25: Click on the ‘Connect’ button to connect to your Virtual Terminal Server.

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    Step 26: Enter your username and password and click ‘OK.’ (For security purposes it is not recommended to put a check mark in the ‘Remember my credentials’ option.

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    Step 27: Clicking on the ‘X’ in the connection bar will close the Remote Desktop Connection but it will keep the session logged in and all open applications running on the Virtual Terminal Server.

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    Step 28: To close the all applications and log out of the Virtual Terminal Server

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    Step 29: use ‘Start’ ‘Log Off.’

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