How to Use Remote Desktop in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Double-check the version of Windows on the target computer.

   The computer receiving the connection from your Windows 7 computer should have one of the following operating systems installed:
   Windows 10, Windows
   8.1 (Professional or Enterprise), Windows 7 (Professional, Home Premium Ultimate or Enterprise). , Open the control panel and select “System and Security.” Click “System.” ,, Toward the bottom of the panel, you’ll see several options for Remote Desktop.
   
   Select “Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop” if you’re not sure of the version of Windows installed on the system that will be making a connection.
   
   Select “Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication” if both computers are running Windows
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   You’ll only see this option on a Windows 7 computer, so don’t panic if you don’t see it in another version. ,,,, The two computers will need to be able to reach each other over a network in order for Remote Desktop to work.
   
   The following steps will work for both a local network and the Internet. , Open the Start menu and type “command prompt” in the search box, then click “Command Prompt” when it appears in the search results. , This will display the target computer’s IP configuration.
   
   Write down the address next to “IPV4 Address.” The connecting computer will need this address to connect. ,, Choose “Change Settings" to specify which program you want to allow. , Click “OK” to save and exit.
   
   If you want to reverse these firewall settings at any time, navigate back to this location and remove the check from Remote Desktop. , When "Remote Desktop Connection" appears in the search results, click on it. , This is the IPv4 address you previously collected from the other system.
   
   Press “Connect.” , Enter the username and password of the account you configured in the target computer’s Remote Desktop settings.
   
   Click “OK.” , You are now logged in to the target computer from your Windows 7 workstation.
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   Step 2: Open the System control panel.

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   Step 3: Click “Remote Settings.” This will open the System Properties panel.

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   Step 4: Allow connections from other computers.

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   Step 5: Click “Select Users.” You’ll be brought to a screen where you can add a new user account.

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   Step 6: Click “Add.” You can select any of the computer’s existing user accounts by typing a username and clicking on “Check Names.” Select the account you wish to use and click “OK.” If you want to create a new user account

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   Step 7: see Create a New User Account in Windows Vista and 7 and Create a New User for Windows 8.

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   Step 8: Click “OK.” Remote Desktop is now enabled on the target system.

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   Step 9: Connect the target computer to the network.

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    Step 10: Open a command prompt.

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    Step 11: Type “ipconfig” and press Enter.

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    Step 12: From the control panel

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    Step 13: click “System and Security.” This will open the System and Security control panel.

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    Step 14: Click “Allow a program through Windows Firewall."

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    Step 15: Put a check in the box next to Remote Desktop.

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    Step 16: On the Windows 7 computer connecting to the target

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    Step 17: open the Start menu and type “Remote Desktop” in the search box.

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    Step 18: Enter the IP address of the target computer.

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    Step 19: Enter your login credentials.

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    Step 20: Control the target computer remotely.

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