Setting Up the Windows Host Machine for Access

Remote Desktop Access to a Windows System

May 16, 2012

Click “Start” then Right-Mouse-Click  “Computer” then select "Properties"

Record your "Full computer name:" to use later in the Remote Desktop Program (RDP)

Click on "Remote Settings" in the left column

At the bottom, Click "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)"

Click “OK” button

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