RDC Remote desktop

Remote Desktop Connection is a technology that allows you to sit at a computer (sometimes called the client computer) and connect to a remote computer (sometimes called the host computer) in a different location. For example, you can connect to your work computer from your home computer and have access to all of your programs, files, and network resources as though you were in front of your computer at work. You can leave programs running at work and then, when you get home, you can see your work computer's desktop displayed on your home computer, with the same programs running.

Here are answers to some common questions about Remote Desktop Connection.

Which editions of Windows 7 include Remote Desktop Connection?

All editions of Windows 7 include Remote Desktop Connection.

    • You can use Remote Desktop to initiate a connection from any edition of Windows 7.

    • You can connect to computers running Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise.

    • You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.

How do I allow remote connections on the computer I want to connect to?

If the computer you want to connect to is using Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise, follow these steps:

    1. Open System by clicking the Start button , right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.

    2. In the left pane, click Remote settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    3. In the System Properties dialog box, under Remote Desktop, select one of the three options, and then click Select Users.

      1. If you are an administrator on the computer, your current user account will automatically be added to the list of remote users and you can skip the next two steps.

    4. In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.

    5. In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following:

        • To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search.

        • In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK.

      1. The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.

Notes

    • You can’t connect to a computer that's asleep or hibernating, so make sure the settings for sleep and hibernation on the remote computer are set to Never. (Hibernation isn't available on all computers.)

    • You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to a computer using Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.