Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.
Note:While a Remote Desktop server (as in, the PCthat you are connecting to) needs to be running a Pro edition of Windows, a client machine (the deviceyou are connecting from) can be running any edition of Windows (Pro or Home), or evena different operating system altogether.
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Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:
Make sure you have Windows 11Pro. To check this, select Start, and openSettings. Then, under System , select About , and under Windows specifications,look for Edition.For info on how to get Windows 11 Pro, go to Upgrade WindowsHome to WindowsPro.
When you're ready, select Start , andopenSettings. Then, under System , select Remote Desktop, set Remote Desktop to On, and then select Confirm.
Make note of the name of this PC under PC name. You'll need this later.
Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:
On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, typethe name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.
On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.
Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:
Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check this, go to Start> Settings> System> About and look for Edition.For info on how to get Windows 10 Pro, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.
When you're ready, select Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.
Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.
Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:
On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, typethe name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.
On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.
Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up: On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.
Using RDP is somewhat like that: the user's mouse movements and keystrokes are transmitted to their desktop computer remotely, but over the Internet instead of over radio waves. The user's desktop is displayed on the computer they are connecting from, just as if they were sitting in front of it.
You can also enable Remote Desktop using the System Properties. Press the Windows Key and Type: advanced system.Click View advanced system settings.Click the Remote tab and select Allow remote connections to this computer.
One reason for connection problems and other typical errors like 'remote desktop services is currently busy' can be an unstable internet connection. Also, the wrong credentials often cause lead to the remote desktop not being able to connect correctly.
Your computer must be connected to the internet with internet speed of about 2Kbps UP and Down. Check your internet speed here. You must be authorized to access a remote location (Server) - You will need to supply at least a username and password to log into the remote server.
If remote desktop is not working, connection problems may be the cause. Especially public networks can be a problem. Windows blocks these from time to time to increase the security of the end device. If this is the reason why remote desktop is not working, the network should be changed from public to private.
There isn't an Alt+Tab like shortcut to move from the Remote Desktop to the Local Desktop. The best option for this task is to use the Ctrl + Alt + Pause/Break to leave the Fullscreen mode and be able to select other windows on the local computer.
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