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) Click the "Remote settings" link, at the top left to open the "Remote" tab of the "System Properties" window .
3) Select "Allow remote connections to this computer", and click "OK".
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