The Remote Desktop option is a feature available on most operating systems. This can be very useful if you want to access your computer from another location or if you want someone to have access to it for technical support or other reasons. Learn how to activate this feature on your computer today.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Enable the feature in Windows XP
Step 1. Click the Start button
Select Control panel, choose Performance and maintenance and click on System.
Step 2. Choose the Remote Use tab
Check the box Allow users to remotely connect to this computer and click on OK.
Step 3. Return to the Control Panel and the Choose Category screen
Then click on Security center and select Windows firewall. Uncheck the box Do not allow exceptions.
Step 4. Click the Exceptions tab
Then check the box Remote office and click on OK.
Step 5. Leave the computer on and connect to the Internet
Your computer is now ready to connect remotely.
Method 2 of 3: Enable the feature in Windows Vista and Windows 7
Step 1. Click the Start button
Step 2. Right click on Computer
Then select Properties.
Step 3. Find the task menu on the left side of the window
Click on Remote use settings.
Step 4. Check
You must check the box Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer in the section Remote Support. Click on one of the buttons that allow remote connections. Make sure that the box Do not allow connections to this computer is not checked. Click on To apply, then on OK.
Step 5. Leave the computer on
Also make sure it is connected to the Internet. He is now ready to connect remotely.
Method 3 of 3: Enable the feature in macOS
Step 1. Click on the Apple menu
Select System Preferences and go to the section Internet and network, then choose Share.
Step 2. Select the Apple Remote Desktop option
So wait until the message Remote Desktop Control Enabled appears. If not, click on the button below to activate it.
Step 3. Disable the firewall
To do this, click on the tab Firewall and on the button Stop. If the firewall is already disabled, you will not see this button. Your computer is now ready to connect remotely.
Advice
- In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the firewall settings change automatically when you change the computer configurations. Therefore, if you are using one of these operating systems, you are not required to manually change the firewall settings after enabling the option Remote office.
- If you are unable to access the settings for the option Remote office in Windows Vista or Windows 7, log in as administrator. Click on the button To start up, then on Log out. This way you will be taken to the login screen, from which you can select Administrator and enter the password.
Warnings
- You should never leave the option Remote office permanently activated. Disable it and enable the firewall when you are not using this feature. This will protect you from spyware and other threats.