Instructions for activating and using Remote Desktop on Windows 10 computers

Remote Desktop Protocol (RPD) feature is integrated on Windows operating system since Windows XP Pro version. This feature allows users to easily connect and control a computer or another device remotely.

In previous posts, Network Administrator showed you how to enable and use Remote Desktop on Windows 7, 8 . In the article below, Network Administrator will guide you how to enable and use Remote Desktop on your computer. count Windows 10.

1. Activate Remote Desktop on Windows 10 computer

By default the remote control feature of Remote Desktop Protocol on Windows 10 is disabled, so you must enable this feature.

First enter the search box for Allow remote access then select Allow remote access to your computer from the list of search results.

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At this time, the System Properties window appears, here you go to the Remote tab and select Allow remote connections to this computer , then tick the Network Level Authentication item to make sure the security issue is more secure.

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Finally click OK . Now the Remote Desktop Protocol on your Windows 10 computer has been activated.

2. Control Windows 10 computers remotely with another computer

There are many ways to connect your computer to another remote computer. You can use the traditional Remote Desktop applications or the Remote Desktop universal application. You can download this application from Store. When using Remote Desktop application you can apply on both iOS and Android platforms.

Below TipsMake.com will guide you to access and control other computers connecting to the same network. If two computers connect to the network, or you use your home computer to control the computer at the company, you must use software like TeamViewer, VNC.

Step 1: Turn on Remote Desktop and allow remote access on both computers A and B. Suppose A is the access machine, B is the access device

Step 2: Connect two machines A and B to the same LAN or Wifi network.

Step 3: Get the name or view the IP of computer B to connect, or if you already know the name of the computer B you can use the way to view the computer IP on the same LAN to get the IP.

Note:

If there are multiple computers and devices on the Home Network, you can use the Advanced IP Scanner utility to find the computer's IP address on the Home Network.

Step 4: Enter Remote Desktop Connection in the search bar on machine A to open the connector on the computer.

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Step 5: Enter the name or IP address of computer B taken in step 3.

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Step 6: Computer A will find computer B on the network

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If machine B has a password, you will have to enter the password to access machine B.

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Step 7: A security warning appears, click Yes to approve if the correct host name is the device you are connecting to.

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Step 8: When the connection is completed, you will see a window, with the IP address / hostname B at the top on computer A, computer B will be temporarily locked. When you want to disconnect, just press the x on the blue bar to turn it off.

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The connection process will take place like the video below:

Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Activate and configure Remote Desktop for Administration on Windows Server 2003
2. Control remote computers with Chrome web browser
3. Set up and use Remote Desktop application in Windows 8
4. Setting up and connecting Remote Desktop in Windows 7

Good luck!