In this article we explain how to enable a remote connection in Windows 8. Introduction In this article, we explain how to enable a remote connection in Windows 8. 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 will see your work computer's desktop displayed on your home computer, with the same programs running.
Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? To allow remote connections on the computer you want to connect to Open System by clicking the Start button Start button icon, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
Click Remote settings. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Under Remote Desktop, select one of the three options.
Click Select Users. If you're 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.
In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add. You should ensure that every account that has access to your PC is configured with a strong password. When you enable this option, users have to authenticate themselves to the network before they can connect to your PC.
Allowing connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with NLA is a more secure authentication method that can help protect your computer from malicious users and software. If you're remotely connecting to a PC on your home network from outside of that network, don't select this option.
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