Using Remote Desktop to Access Your Computer

• In your office pc:
  • Right click on "My Computer" and click on "Properties"
    
    
    
  • Click on the "Remote" tab and check "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer". Write down the full computer name, this is the name that you will use to connect to this computer later on.
    
    
    
    
  • Click on "OK". Your computer is now ready to accept remote connections. By default only the local administrator in your computer will be able to connect. In this case, it will be your username and password you use to logon to your computer.
    
    
• In the home computer:
  • Click on Start | Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection.
    
    
    
    
  • The Remote Desktop Connection window will appear, enter your computer name and hit enter.
    
    
    
    
  • The "Logon to Windows" dialog box will appear. Enter your username and password and hit enter.
    
    
    
    
  • The remote desktop of your office computer will appear in your screen. At this time you can run any application as if you were sitting in your pc at the office. Remember, if you save or print files, they will be saved or printed on the remote computer's disk and printer. However, you do have the option to save files or print locally in your home pc, but it will be slower.
  • At the end of your session you must "Logoff".
• Troubleshooting:
  • In order for this to work, both computers most be turned on and must have an active Internet connection.
  • Make sure your firewall is allowing Remote Desktop connections. You must check this in both computers (office and home).
  • You can use your remote pc IP address of full computer name to connect. Try both in case one doesn't work.
  • Saving files or printing in your home pc will take some time - depending on the speed of your Internet connection.