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Connecting to Your PC Remotely

 

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Using Remote Access from Microsoft Windows

 

Use these steps to setup the Remote Desktop app for a successful connection on Windows 10.

Microsoft introduced a new Remote Desktop app.  On the latest releases it is already built in .  You can also can also download an app from the Windows Store for older releases and some other operationg systems.

Here is the link for setup information from Microsoft. 

(Note: be careful when navigating the sidebar.  You may be redirected to information for installation of Remote Desktop on Windows Server.  The information may be useful but not specifically applicable to Windows 10 version you are using.  Navigate back to the link below if you get lost and carry on....)

 

Remote Desktop Services

 

Follow the instructions in sequence and take time to read the information.   It requires some configuration of the computer as well as the use of an Application.   

 

These links may be useful as a guide as well.

 

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-use-remote-desktop-windows-10

 

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-remote-desktop-app-connect-pc-windows-10-0

 

https://www.webnots.com/how-to-setup-remote-desktop-connection-in-windows-10

 

 

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Using an extension to Chrome Browser

 

You can also access your desktop using an extension to the Chrome Web Browser

 

Chrome Remote Desktop