How Do You Configure A Remote Desktop Client?
Remote Desktop is an application included with Microsoft Windows operating systems. The software was termed “Terminal Services” in Windows 2000, but Microsoft changed the name in Windows XP and new versions. The software is used to remote control other machines on a network. In some cases, administrators can host Remote Desktop on computers over the Internet. Before an administrator can control a client machine, it needs to be configured to accept connections. Click the Windows Start button and select “Control Panel.” Double-click the “System” icon. Check the box labeled “Allows users to connect remotely to this computer.” Click the “Ok” button to confirm the settings. The computer will now accept Remote Desktop connections, but the Windows firewall must also be configured to allow incoming connections. Click the Windows Start button and click the “Control Panel” again if you’ve closed the Control Panel window. Double-click the “Windows Firewall” icon. Click the “Exceptions” tab in the
