Remote Desktop: Connect to Another Computer (Windows seven)

Annotation: In order to connect to an on-campus figurer, you lot must first log into the LSU VPN. For more information run into VPN: LSU Overview

Step 1 - On the Computer That You lot Plan ToCONNECT TO :

These steps allow for Remote Access to a specific Windows vii Computer.  This is typically your Function Figurer, all the same it could also exist a server or other departmental resource.

1. Open the Control Panel: Kickoff | Control Console .

Control Panel


2. Click System and Security.

System and Security button.


3. Click Allow Remote Admission.

Allow remote access option under System


4. Nether the Remote Tab:

  • Select "Allow Remote Assist connections to this computer".

  • Select "Permit connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure)".

five. Click Select Users.

Select Users button.

  • ClickAdd.

Add Remote Desktop User button.

  • Enter yourmyLSU ID and click OK when finished.

Select Users or Groups dialog box.

6. Under the Computer Name Tab:  Make a note of the [Full Reckoner Name].

Full Computer Name under Computer Name tab.


Step two -- Remotely Connect toSome other Computer

one. Click Kickoff and search forRemote Desktop Connection.

Remote desktop connection icon in search bar.


two. Enter the Full Reckoner Name you noted in Step vi, and click Connect. You may need to enter a username and countersign depending on the access credentials that are required by the other user or the other computer.

Login for remote desktop connection


3. To Disconnect:  Click Start |Log Off.This volition log you out of the remote computer.

Note:If you have problems connecting to the remote computer, double-cheque the full computer proper noun. If this is right, you might demand to change your firewall connection. To exercise this, open the Command Panel and select Windows Firewall. Make sure that under General, the box that reads "Don't permit exceptions" is non checked, and that nether Exceptio ns, Remote Desktop is selected.

Configure the Firewall Settings

If the Firewall is Enabled, it needs to take Remote Desktop Exception Enabled.

1. Click Start | Command Panel.

Control Panel


2. Click on System and Security.

System and Security button.


3. Click on Windows Firewall.

Windows Firewall section


4. Click Allow a programme or characteristic through Windows Firewall.

Allowing a program or feature through Windows Firewall


five. Curl through the listing of programs and features until you lot find Remote Desktop.Bank check the box markedRemote Desktop and both boxes to the left field.

List of Remote Desktop program and features


vi. Click OK.

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