How to enable Remote Desktop in Windows

How to enable Remote Desktop in Windows
To be able to control a remote Windows computer with Remote Desktop (RDP), it must be enabled on that computer. By default it is disabled. Follow the steps below to enable it.
1) Right click on the Start Menu, and select "System" to open the System page of the Control Panel.
 
2) In Windows 10, click the "Remote settings" link, at the top left to open the "Remote" tab of the "System Properties" window. In Windows 11, click the "Remote Desktop" link under the "Related" section of the settings menu.
3) Select "Allow remote connections to this computer", and click "OK". In Windows 11, make sure the "Remote Desktop" option is set to "On".
Other tips: 
- Make sure to disable sleep in the system's power settings.
- Ask your IT Pro about reserving an IP address so you can always access the system at the same IP/name.
Short URL for this page: http://go.illinois.edu/enable-rdp

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Doc ID:
84428
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Kevin C. in Engineering IT
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Created:
2018-07-31
Updated:
2024-07-01
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University of Illinois Engineering IT, University of Illinois Technology Services