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Remote Desktop Connection for Windows 7
Remote Desktop Connection is a technology that allows you to sit at one computer ( the client computer) and connect to a remote computer (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 can see your work computer's desktop displayed on your home computer, with the same programs running.
Here are answers to some common questions about Remote Desktop Connection.
All editions of Windows 7 include Remote Desktop Connection. You can use Remote Desktop to initiate a connection from any edition of Windows 7.
◆ You can connect to computers running Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise.
◆ You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.
How do I allow remote connections on the computer I want to connect to?
If the computer you want to connect to is using Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise, follow these steps:
1. Open System by clicking the Start button , right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
2. In the left pane, click Remote settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. In the System Properties dialog box, under Remote Desktop, select one of the three options, and then click Select Users.
(If you are 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.)
4. In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.
5. In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following:
To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search.
In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK.
6. The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
Notes
You can’t connect to a computer that's asleep or hibernating, so make sure the settings for sleep and hibernation on the remote computer are set to Never. (Hibernation isn't available on all computers.) For information about making those changes, see Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme).
You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to a computer using Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.
How do I change Remote Desktop Connection settings?
◆ Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then, in the list of results, click Remote Desktop Connection.
◆. In Computer, type the name of the computer you want to connect to.
◆. Before connecting, click Options, and then make the changes you want on the Display, Local Resources, Programs, Experience, and Advanced tabs.
(Note: To save these settings for future connections, click the General tab, and then click Save.)
◆. Click Connect.
Why you can't change some Remote Desktop settings?
Your system administrator is controlling those settings through Group Policy
What is a full computer name?
Also known as a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), a full computer name includes the host (computer) name, the domain name, and all the higher-level domains. For example, the full computer name of a computer named "host" might be host.example.microsoft.com.
Which editions of Windows 7 include multiple-monitor support for Remote Desktop Connection?
In Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows 7 Enterprise editions, Remote Desktop Connection supports the use of multiple high-resolution displays in a remote session. To have the remote computer's desktop use multiple monitors, follow these steps:
- Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then, in the list of results, click Remote Desktop Connection.
- Click Options, and then click the Display tab.
- Select the Use all my monitors for the remote session check box, and then click Connect.
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Notes:
This feature is sometimes called continuous resolution. To toggle in and out of full-screen spanned mode, press Ctrl+Alt+Break.
Desktop composition cannot be used if you are using multiple monitors in your remote desktop session. Desktop composition provides the user interface elements of Aero, such as translucent windows, for remote desktop sessions.
How can I change the listening port for Remote Desktop Connection?
For additional security, you can change the port that Remote Desktop Connection uses (or "listens on"), instead of using the standard port 3389. When you log on, type the remote computer name, followed by a colon and the new port number (for example, Computer1:3390). For instructions about making the change permanent, go to How to change the listening port for Remote Desktop on the Microsoft Help and Support website.
With Remote Desktop Connection, you can access a computer running Windows from another computer running Windows that is connected to the same network or to the Internet. For example, you can use all of your work computer's programs, files, and network resources from your home computer, and it's just like you're sitting in front of your computer at work.
To connect to a remote computer, 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. For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. The steps below include adding names to that list.
Tip:
To find the Remote Desktop Connection shortcut, click the Start button , click All Programs or Programs, and then click Accessories. To quickly open Remote Desktop Connection, open the Start menu, and then type mstsc in the Search box.
Notes
You cannot use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic N, or Windows Vista Home Premium. You can, however, connect from those editions of Windows Vista to computers running other versions of Windows.
You cannot use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows XP Home Edition.
To allow remote connections on the computer you want to connect to
Open System by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
Click Remote settings, and then select the one of the three options under "Remote Desktop." If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Click Select Users. If you are 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.
In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following:
To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search.
In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK.
The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
Note
You can’t connect to a computer that is sleeping or hibernating, so make sure the settings for sleep and hibernation on the remote computer are set to Never. (Hibernation is not available on all computers.) For information about making those changes, see Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme).
To Start Remote desktop for the computer you want to work from
- Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Remote Desktop Connection.
- In Computer, type the name of the computer that you want to connect to, and then click Connect. (You can also type the IP address instead of the computer name if you want.)
- Notes:
Alternatively, ask your network administrator the name of the computer or look for the computer name on the computer you want to connect to.
For information about finding a computer name, see Find your computer name.
When you allow remote connections, Windows Firewall automatically opens the required port.
If you are using a third party firewall, make sure the port for Remote Desktop (usually 3389) is open.
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