One more thing before you start is it is suggested for you to search the name of the computer you plan to remotely access and make sure that Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall. You must be part of the list of computer users in order to have permission to connect. There are many preferences you can configure according to the resolution you want to use for the shared window and which hard drives you want to make accessible.īefore connecting to a remote PC, you should ensure that your computer is turned on, have a network connection, have network access to the remote computer which could also be through the Internet, have permission to connect, and the Remote Desktop is enabled. A connection will be established immediately as long as Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Services are activated on the host-otherwise, the connection will be rejected. When you have the main dialog box open, all you need to do is enter the network name of the computer you want to connect to or its network ID. Microsoft Remote Desktop can be set up on your system with ease. You can also connect to remote PCs, virtual apps, or desktops in order to access managed resources published by your admin.

It is a dedicated remote control application that allows you to remotely access computers that run Windows Professional or Enterprise, as well as Windows Server in your Mac device. Microsoft Remote Desktop is a free-of-charge utility and tool developed by one of the biggest multinational technology companies in the world, Microsoft Corporation.

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