How Do I Connect to a Remote Desktop?

It’s not a stretch to say that remote PC access or remote desktop is one of the most fascinating advancements we’ve seen in the past couple of years. It has changed how the IT industry and modern businesses work. In this guide, we’ll show you how to connect to a remote desktop. 

ITarian Remote Access - ITarian Remote Access is a free remote access program that provides you with the ability to access a remote desktop. With this, you’ll be able to access files, use apps, and even perform administrative tasks on a remote computer. Some of the key features of ITarian Remote Access are as follows: 

• Secure Remote Access

• Session Confirmation

• Multi Screen

• Customization tools

• Firewall Free

• Auto Update

ITarian Remote Access needs to be downloaded and installed on both the remote and local endpoints. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Go to ITarian’s website.

• Click Get Now For Free.

• Type in your email address.

• Click Get Now For Free.

• Select Save File. 

• Run the setup file on your default download location.

• Read and accept the license agreement. 

• Select Install.

• Click Launch.

Windows Remote Desktop - Windows Remote Desktop is a free Microsoft feature that provides the users to access another computer remotely. This tool isn’t enabled by default, so you need to turn it on first before you can use it to establish a remote connection. To use Windows Remote Desktop, follow these steps accordingly: 

• Open System by clicking the Start button. 

• Right-click Computer.

• Click Properties.

• Select Remote settings. Provide a password when prompted to do so. 

• Click one of the three options under Remote Desktop

• Click Select Users

• Select Add in the Remote Desktop Users box

• Do these following steps in the Select Users or Groups box

• Enter the location you want to search in the Location box

• Type in the name of the computer you want to add in the Enter the object names to select box.

• Once the name is displayed in the Remote Desktop Users box, click OK.

• Click OK.