To enable Remote Desktop using the legacy system properties, follow the instructions to Connect to another computer using Remote Desktop Connection. This assistant updates your system settings to enable remote access, ensures your computer is awake for connections, and checks that your firewall allows Remote Desktop connections.

To configure your PC for remote access, download and run the Microsoft Remote Desktop Assistant. Windows 7 and early version of Windows 10 You'll need this to configure the clients. Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC.Members of the Administrators group automatically have access.As needed, add users who can connect remotely by clicking Select users that can remotely access this PC.It is also recommended to keep the PC awake and discoverable to facilitate connections.Use the slider to enable Remote Desktop.Select the System group followed by the Remote Desktop item.On the device you want to connect to, select Start and then click the Settings icon on the left.You can configure your PC for remote access with a few easy steps. Windows 10 Fall Creator Update (1709) or later You can also use the legacy way of enabling Remote Desktop, however this method provides less functionality and validation. Since this functionality was added in the Windows 10 Fall Creators update (1709), a separate downloadable app is also available that provides similar functionality for earlier versions of Windows. The simplest way to allow access to your PC from a remote device is using the Remote Desktop options under Settings. Before you start a connection, it's a good idea to look up the name of the computer you're connecting to and to make sure Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall. For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. To connect to a remote PC, that computer must be turned on, it must have a network connection, Remote Desktop must be enabled, you must have network access to the remote computer (this could be through the Internet), and you must have permission to connect. You can't connect to computers running a Home edition (like Windows 10 Home).

You can use Remote Desktop to connect to Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise, Windows 8.1 and 8 Enterprise and Pro, Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, and Windows Server versions newer than Windows Server 2008.

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