-- MikeGore - 2017-03-29

Linux Remote Desktop

Macintosh Remote Desktop

Windows Remote Desktop

  • (Valid for Windows 7 through Windows 10)
  • Launch Remote Desktop
    • Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Remote Desktop Connection – or –
    • Search Remote Desktop Connection
    • Enter in the fully qualified name of the computer you want to connect to
      • It will remember this name for future accessEnter you userid and password

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    • Note: if you chose to have it remember your credentials
      • Note: the next time you login it will do so without asking

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    • You may get a warning about the version of remote desktop
      • Note: you can ignore this and if you wish check the box the will avoid future warnings.

Enabling Remote Desktop on an office PC

  • Open File explorer
  • Right Click on This-PC -> properties -> Remote settings tab
    • This-PC may apear as "My Computer" or the as the hostname of your PC
  • Click on Allow remote Connections to this computer
  • Turn off check box for Network Level Authentication - having this on might prevent some version of Remote desktop from connecting
  • You should not need to add yourself as a remote user , but if you do:
    • Click Add Remote users
    • For CS-GENERAL users enter CS-GENERAL\userid
    • For local account users enter hostname\userid - where hostname is the name of your computer
      • Name of your computer can be found looking at this page in File Explorer: Right Click on This-PC -> properties

Remote Desktop Usage Summary:

To Minimizing Remote Desktop

  1. ) Move your mouse to the top center of your screen you will see a drop down tool bar with the connection hostname in the center of it.
  2. ) Click Minimize

To Disconnecting from Remote Desktop

  1. ) Move your mouse to the top center of your screen you will see a drop down tool bar with the connection hostname in the center of it.
  2. ) Click on the X to close the window – You computers applications and windows will continue to run this way

Using Copy and paste

  • Copy and Paste works between windows!

  • remotedesktop2.png:

Old XP notes

Fixing the Remote Desktop Client on XP

  • Make a copy of the following files mstsc.exe and mstscax.dll - in your \Windows\System32 directory – place these in a new directory (for example \RDPclient)
  • Right Click on the new \RDPclient\mstsc.exe file using windows file explorer and pick properties.
  • Pick Compatibility Mode, pick Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Me – see next figure:
  • mstsc.exe Properties:

  • Pick Apply and OK to close the dialog box
  • Make a shortcut to the new program (The easy way is to highlight the file, depress the right mouse button – and while depressed – drag the file to your desktop and release the button – you should see a menu with the option to create a shortcut. – Always use this shortcut to start the Remote Desktop Cleint

Setting up Remote Desktop Services on XP

  • Right Click on My Computer – either from the Start Menu or on the Desktop (Depends on your desktop configuration) and Properties
  • Pick the Remote TAB
  • Pick allow users to connect remotely to this computer – see next figure
  • System Properties:

  • Pick the Select Remote Users Button and Pick ADD
  • Pick The Advanced Button (Lower Left)
  • Pick The Find Now Button (Left side mid-upper) and pick your own userid – close all of the dialogs boxes by pressing OK

Making your Remote PC work if it has a firewall enabled

  • From the START MENU pick SETTINGS
  • Pick Network Connections
  • Pick your network device
  • Pick Properties
  • Pick the Properties Button (image above) and the the Advanced Tab

  • Now pick Settings Button (image below) Note if your firewall is not enabled skip this section – you really do want to have the firewall turned on however – but if your machine is managed remotely you may need to discuss this with your support staff first!

  • Windows Firewall:

  • Make sure Remote Desktop is checked on. Close the dialog boxes by picking OK.
  • Windows Firewall Exceptions:
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