Remote Desktop into Windows

To be able to remote desktop into a Windows computer, first make sure that the version of Windows OS you are using, allows remote desktop connections. Click start and type "allow remote access to your computer", if your Windows 7/8/10 machine shows a setting, click on it and make sure that the settings look as following:

  • First, start the Ubuntu Software Center.
  • search for Remmina, and install it.
  • After installation, Click create a new connection profile
  • Change protocol to RDP and you will see an image as following:
  • enter the IP address or computer name of your remote Windows computer in the server field
  • fill in username, password and domain name
  • click Connect
  • you should be good to go!