How to allow connections to a Computer using Remote Desktop

Description: This is a technical article intended to help allowing connections to a computer using Remote Desktop This information can be useful to give permission to another user to access the computer using Remote Desktop.

  1. Close out of all open windows and programs on the machine, so only a blank desktop with icons remains.
  2. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
    Windows Start Button
  3. Click on Control Panel.
    Control Panel
  4. Select System and Security.
    System and Security
  5. Once open, click on the Allow remote access button.
    Allow Remote Access
  6. Select one of the 3 options for Remote Desktop.
    Remote Access Options
  7. Click OK at the bottom of the menu.
    OK to Save Changes

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