Click: How to Enable Remote Access on Windows

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Method 1of 2:

Enabling Remote Desktop

1. Press?Win+S. This opens the search bar. Use this method to set up your computer to allow remote connections from other Windows devices, as well as supported Androids, iPhones, and iPads.^[1]
2. Typecontrol panel. A list of suggested results will appear.
3. ClickControl Panel.
4. ClickSystem.
5. ClickAdvanced system settings. It's in the left column.
6. Click theRemotetab. It's the final tab at the top of the window.
7. SelectAllow remote connections to this computer.
8. ClickOK. Remote connections are now enabled, but there are still a few additional steps to take to ensure it works correctly.^[2]
9. Click themenu. It's at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
10. ClickSettings.
11. ClickSystem.
12. ClickPower & Sleep. It's in the left column.
13. SelectNeverfrom both 'Sleep' drop-down menus. This ensures that you won't lose your remote connection once connected. Now that you've disabled Sleep, other people with accounts on your PC can now connect using Remote Desktop.

Method 2of 2:

Allowing Remote Assistance for Technical Support

1. Press?Win+S. This opens the search bar.
2. Typeremote access. A list of suggestions will appear.
3. ClickAllow remote access to your computer. This opens the System Properties control panel.
4. Check the box under 'Remote Assistance. ' As long as this box is checked, qualified support professionals can connect to your PC (with your permission) to help you solve problems.^[3]
   • If your PC is set to hibernate, you may have to click OK.
5. ClickApply.
6. ClickOK. Remote Assistance is now enabled on your computer. Your support representative will give you any additional instructions necessary to complete the process.