Windows 10: Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop

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AllowAccess to Use Remote Desktop Connection

Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely. This is typically done on your Office Computer.

1. Click the Start menu from your desktop, and then click Control Panel.

How do I make sure my Remote Desktop is enabled?


2. Click System and Securityonce the Control Panel opens.

How do I make sure my Remote Desktop is enabled?


3. Click Allow remote access,located under the System tab.

How do I make sure my Remote Desktop is enabled?


4. ClickSelect Users, locatedin the Remote Desktop section of the Remote tab.

How do I make sure my Remote Desktop is enabled?

5. ClickAdd from the System Properties box.

How do I make sure my Remote Desktop is enabled?


6. Type your myLSU IDand information foranyone else you would like to add. (This will allowRemote Desktop access to thecomputer which it is set.)

7. Click OK when finished.

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Referenced from: Windows.microsoft.com

Article ID: 18609
Last Updated: 7/22/2021 2:14:40 PM