Access a computer remotely with Remote Desktop Connection
In this tutorial, we will see how to access a remote computer through RDC (Remote Desktop Connection) from a Windows computer both on the same local network.
From the remote computer (Computer B) to which you want to connect, open the Control Panel. (Windows Menu / Windows System folder / Control Panel).
Or from the Windows Menu, search for ‘Control Panel’.
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Switch to the ‘Category’ view and click ‘System and Security’.
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Next select ‘Allow remote access’.
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Select ‘Allow remote connections to this computer’ click ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’.
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Open a command prompt type ‘ipconfig’ and get the IPv4 address.
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Now on your computer (Computer A), from the Windows menu, go to the ‘Windows Accessories’ folder and click on ‘Remote Desktop Connection.
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Enter the IP address of the remote computer (Computer B) and click ‘Connect’.
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Enter the credentials of the remote computer (Computer B).
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A warning message concerning the certificate appears, confirm the connection by clicking ‘Yes’.
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You can now access your remote computer from Computer A.
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