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 How to Use Remote Desktop to connect to other computers
on your Network
By Mitz
Your network may consist of simply two computers
that run off a router that is connected to the same modem. Or maybe you have a
more elaborate network, but either way Remote desktop can be handy sometimes. It
enables you to access the others computers on your network by Using the
computers information. For example you could use a laptop
that is wirelessly connected to your network to work on another computer in your
house. You can remote desktop to another computer, sign in, and check emails,
delete files, and more.
What will I need to remote
desktop to another computer?
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To remote desktop to another
computer on your network you will need to know the computers name or IP address,
the username you want to sign in to, and the password.
First you have to enable your computer to allow users to connect to it
remotely.
- Go to the System Properties box
Here's how
- Choose the Remote Tab
- The Check the box that says Allow users to connect remotely to this
computer
- Do this on all of the computers you want to use Remote Desktop with.
Click on the screenshot on the right to enlarge the picture.
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What will I need to remote
desktop to another computer?
To remote desktop to another
computer on your network you will need to know the computers name or IP address,
the username you want to sign in to, and the password.
How do you find the
information for the computer you want to connect to?
- Get the Ip Address
Here's how
- Find the user name. Click on the start menu
and the username will be there at the top next to the picture.
- You must know the password for the username
account you want to connect to. If there isn't one you should make one.
Where is the remote desktop
connection box?
- Go to the start menu in the left corner and
choose All Programs
- Then choose accessories, then
Communications, then Remote Desktop Connection
- A Remote desktop box will appear.
How to connect two
computers by remote desktop?
- Choose
options.
- On the general tab where it says computer,
type in the IP Address. Then type in the username
of the computer you want to connect to, and then the password.
Press connect.
Extra tips on how to use
remote desktop:
- Your internet connection must be running on
all computers involved for this to work.
- The computer you want to
connect to must be running. If it is off there can be no connection.
- You must have your information totally
correct to connect.
- If you leave your IP Address on automatic, it
changes every time you connect to the network. This is not for using remote
desktop as you have to find out the IP Address when you want to connect. See
how I have my IP Address set
up.
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Remote desktop allows you to take control of an
entire computer. ( not share between computers)
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You can even burn cd's by remote
desktop as long as there is a blank cd in the computer you are connecting to.
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When using remote desktop you
can do anything you normally would if you were actually on the computer, except
bring up the task manager of the computer.
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