Before you start a connection, it's a good idea to look up the name of the computer you're connecting to and to make sure Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall. For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. To connect to a remote PC, 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.

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The app helps you be productive no matter where you are.įor more details about the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, see: You can download and install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app and use it to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. In the Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box, click OK.How to Add a Remote Desktop Connection in Remote Desktop app on Windows 10 PC If you select Another Computer, either type in the name of the computer or use Browse to search for the computer. In the Select Computer dialog box, select whether you want to connect to the local computer or to another computer. Under Available snap-ins, click Remote Desktop Services Manager, and then click Add. On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.

To run Remote Desktop Services Manager from the Microsoft Management ConsoleĬlick Start, click Run, type mmc, and then press ENTER. To run Remote Desktop Services Manager from Server ManagerĬlick Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager.Įxpand Remote Desktop Services, and then click Remote Desktop Services Manager. To run Remote Desktop Services Manager from the Start menuĬlick Start, point to Administrative Tools, point to Remote Desktop Services, and then click Remote Desktop Services Manager.Ĭlick Start, click Run, type tsadmin.msc, and then press ENTER.

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