Configure and use your Windows 7 Remote Access - Remote Desktop Connection Software

[@computerrebooter]

The Host computer(the one you want to connect "to" must be running win 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate. Same with Vista and XP. That is why you don't see the other portion of that window. The Client computer(the one you use to connect "from") can be running any version of those OS's. Also, on the Host side, you have to make sure that your firewall and router settings are correct. You can search google for these settings. Would be nice if it were as easy as illustrated here!

[@raffman4266]

What a simple and complete vlog on remote desktop connection sir!! Kudos to your channel!!

[@JeffReeves]

This video was very insightful. Thank you so much for a clear and concise lesson on setting up RDP connections from both a server and client perspective.

[@billmaurer2403]

This does not work on Windows 7 Home Premium, the version most commonly bundled with laptops. Remote Desktop Server is only available on Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.

[@SergSpace]

Yes it does. Click Start button, in command line type (don't hit enter): "remote". You'll see Remote "Desktop Connection" first in the list.

[@konklatch]

Good straight forward video and appreciate you explaining "exactly" what you were doing. Only problem I am having is while trying to connect to my desktop (remote computer) I keep getting a "will not accept my credentials" error message prompting me to place a new password in each time with no success?

[@senkottuvelan]

Nothing can replace Windows 7.

[@manjulakamalakannan228]

Thank you for your great video. Easy steps to follow.

[@AntifmradioAntifmradio]

great but this is only over the network where both computers exist. How can i do this while both computers are on separate networks. For example they are in two different offices in two different cities?

[@harisrasool]

team viewer

[@patricke8627]

that’s why i try not to watch youtube videos and just learn things myself by trial and error. Watching other people just confuses you more. This video had me thinking a MAC is same as internal IP

[@TryhardTechy]

thank you very much! it's great to not have to walk from room to room to do stuff on 2 systems anymore.

[@tomcat932]

In the same local network. But 'overseas' a VPN is needed. For local and remote access there are third party, crossplatform, free apps. So, no matter if you run Windows, Linux or Mac you can control computers remotely without the need of configuring a VPN. Good tutorial, though.

[@PanagiotisPegkas]

This is a solution to communicate between 2 pcs in the same network, i mean intranet. If you try to make an internet connection from a pc A that belongs to the network A with dynamic ip to a pc B that belongs to the network B with static ip, with the remote desktop application (any windows version) you cannot establish connection between the two pcs via internet! That is a job for TeamViewer for example!

[@mikescarborough9196]

The videos on this subject never go into what needs to be done to fix that. The number of reasons you might have a problem with connecting from an external network are staggering: firewall, antivirus, gateway settings, etc... These videos exist primarily to generate ad revenue.

[@asasasa1479]

hey

[@thedudegamerhacker9523]

nice your explaining it without notepad typing used by voice good!

[@ricardocordoba]

Hello. You missed to explain settings on our router if the port is blocked, which at least where I live it happens a lot (especially port 80 and 3389, RDC port).

[@richardacosta7807]

Thank you very simple and smooth instructions. Keep up the good work.

[@Doug091549]

this was really clear. good job

[@samahalshehri4749]

Hey we're in 2017 and this still helpful :D Thankyou

[@vanscoyoc]

You should have covered user permissions and passwords.

[@zachthestereoguy]

Very straight forward and good instructions! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@zonahijau6320]

Very nice learning ... thanks for the tutorial

[@rmhutchins7]

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@TechMaster41876]

All fixed up thanks bro

[@btc54723]

No i was told u can do it from any computer in the world. But you have to set up the right setting on the computer your trying to connect to. You also need to forward port 3389

[@MoreAnonymous]

great tutorial.. well presented. Next question, how do we setup global remote access?

[@AlexTubed]

I'm sure someone might have answered this by now but Home Premium can only be a client machine. You need a Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate to use the system in remote desktop. Can't go the other way around unfortunately.

[@chucksbytes]

well done, thank you for the presentation. you made it look easy

[@tiwarivikram]

what is your BK-CL1 computer was not in the same network? Is it possible to remote connect to a computer that is not in the same network? Could you please provide a video explanation for that as well? Thank you!

[@ArshmeeraStories]

Sir you are great

[@daniel3231995]

So frustrating, can't connect. -_- In the System Properties box, it doesn't display the three options. It only displays the Remote Assistance option which I checked. Please help?

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

What version of W7 are you using ?

[@TheRoundDot]

Emtildeath6666 Which version do you need?

[@the_real_cookiez]

***** Profession or Ultimate, NOT Home Premium

[@alanbarnett328]

Go to Command Prompt, if you don't know how to do that, press windowskey+r and type "cmd". Then type ipconfig /all. Go to the very top and look for the Host Name and the Primary DNS Suffix, and that's what you need. The Host Name followed by the Primary DNS Suffix. So for example, if the Host Name is "Username-PC" and the DNS Suffix is "asdf.nl.k", it would be "Username-PC.asdf.nl.k". If not, it would be "Username-PC.(IP address here)". Type ipconfig in cmd, and look for IPv4 for the IP address.

[@davidguan2311]

Additionally, one may even deploy on premise RHUB remote support appliances for remotely accessing Windows and MAC computers.

[@An-Old-Dude]

Does this work if the PCs are not on the same network/wi-fi router? In other words, can I use this to connect from a laptop at home to my work PC (as long as it is left powered on)?

[@codyhildebrand13]

I'm with you here... my remote tab only has remote assistance settings

[@bulto242003]

Hello, good afternoon, due written that I was watching the video practicing step by step what you are showing the same as create virtual machines and did not leave me these step, my question is I have to add the machine you want to remote. .

[@AngelacLee]

this is very helpful but I still get a popup saying that the computer is not allowing connections, not on, or not on the network.

[@matadordn]

Great video, great job!

[@yuli1970]

Do I need to be on the same network like the other computer.

[@TheStanification]

you can use log me in hamachi basically you make a network then add both computers to the network and follow the exact steps in this vid and you should be ok!

[@govindammakundeti8645]

How to recognise audio in remote desktop connection with the changes in settings. Can u please provide that information I'm using windows 10 RDC connection.

[@rdterdable]

this remote desktop connection is working any types of network? like WIFI or only for LAN Connection only?

[@zentieqetin3597]

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[@MrGofaster21]

TK421 and TK422 lol nice vid man

[@GAFFiOtube]

Great guide thank you (liked and subscribed). I have got this setup now, but a question I have is will software (mainly a torrent program, and media streaming) continue to run while the server PC user is logged out. Let me explain my situation. SERVER computer is running utorrent and downloading, I connect remotely (at which point the user is logged out on the SERVER end) and add a few new torrents. I then disconnect my CLIENT from the server (at which point the original user on the SERVER remains logged out). Will the torrents continue downloading in the background. (same applies for my media streaming). Thanks in advance :)

[@adrianador]

if i dont have passwort i ned crete in my lan conection ??? other pc usk my 4 password with i dont have .... what to do ?? now ?

[@luxpvpz284]

ME TOO I HAVE PROBLEM

[@deerunstoo]

I also don't have the option Subrata mentioned. I have 'allow access' but not the next step with the 3 options. One of which is the allow connections (less secure). I have tried to remote connect to my Moms PC and that is the only thing I havent' done in the steps you offer. We have exactly the same lap tops and windows 7. very frustrating

[@vsonic86]

This is only work if you are on the same network right? What if you are on a different net work?

[@Nekrozys]

Then you have to use a VPN of some sort or use other softwares such as LogMeIn or Teamviewer (free).

[@neilbytestv8171]

what is the username? i tried it already what usename should i put? everytime it ask?

[@mohamedbedear4247]

How I can connect to MAC and Window and each OS on the different network, not same network. I tried to connect both on the same network and it is okay and the connection is working fine. Please feedback ASAP.

[@mohamedbedear4247]

i got the answer from the below, i have to use VPN

[@lyricsking000]

i dont have remote desktop option on my pc runing 7 home premium

[@AboveasBelow]

You did not explain how you got that username. I know my username is "administrator", where did you set up "CONTOSO"

[@Jackblue2009]

+AboveasBelow In the username section, try putting \Users\(whatever your computer name)\ without () and the password from the PC ur connecting to

[@asasasa1479]

hey

[@DennisChaves]

So this shows how to do a remote connection with two machines on the same LAN. But what if the other computer is miles away, say... my parent's house? Will I just use that machine's IP address in this case?

[@khanreshma8973]

Hello this vedio help me alot but I have a problem that when a remote connection built then that PC which is connected shutdown automatic to give a massage which is written by me

[@MrJohnrkc]

I have win 7 and my father has win xp. Is it possible to connect to his computer? my father just don`t understand all these things. I recommend him to install team viewer but after downloading the software he is not able to locate the software he downloaded. Is it possible to connect with his computer if I know the ip address through remote desktop? Please help

[@funnypenelope]

when i go into the remote settings, that whole bottom section is missing

[@DJsejberg]

forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-and-8-1/Windows-8-1-Update-Remote-Desktop-missing-from-Remote-Tab/td-p/1312239

[@susanstarkey-hendricks9299]

If I set up the target computer, running Windows 7 Professional, for remote unattended access, does the computer accessing the target also need to be running Windows 7 Professional? Thanks from Hawaii

[@HectorMarcano1978]

No it does not. It just has to be a computer running Windows

[@susanstarkey-hendricks9299]

Hector Marcano Thanks.

[@ArshmeeraStories]

Very nice

[@Smilkington]

yeah how do you find out or figure out the name of the computer? and for the remote desktop connection is that to control another computer from your computer and if so does it work for any computer or does the other one have to be a windows 7 too and if you could answer back as soon as possible thanks. --------Jack----

[@glitchking9111]

The easiest way is to download Logmein, logmein is simple. once downloaded, go to the website and add the computer your on, do to another computer such as your own with the programme installed and go on the site, the computer u added should be listed. click the listed pc and BAM ur controlling it, by far the easiest way to control

[@kylenicholson101]

Very Helpfull thanks

[@ems2oa]

Very helpful for me, thanks, I did it

[@YaMoonSun]

Does this only work on a local network? How would I access a computer through an internet connection? Currently using Teamviewer.

Thanks. That was helpful

[@vivekkumarshresth4684]

Sir, can i cast my android phone screen after enabling remote option at advanced system setting???

[@deltadoublevictor411]

Yeah, when I go into remote settings the whole bottom section is missing...

[@Canniz]

you need windows 7 professional

[@deltadoublevictor411]

why are the options for remote access available then on home premium? apart from the bottom section

[@Canniz]

idk

[@deltadoublevictor411]

so is your initial comment a guess?

[@Canniz]

no

[@truthserum2000]

Nice, very good!

[@ChillmodeGaming]

GREAT INFO! THANKS!

[@brandonsanderson1249]

mmm, AEROADMIN would be much easier! I'd use RDC only for connection to external servers.

[@oldollie]

Not for Win7 Home!!! It took me many hours to figure out that this feature is not included in Win7 Home Premium. Just use TightVNC. It's free (GNU GPL), it's fast and easy to install and configure, and does what Remote Desktop Connection is supposed to do.

[@apostletbjoshua6594]

thank you, pls i appreciate but how can i get BK-CL1 ?to enable start it

[@akshatpuri92]

Does the computer you are connecting to, always log out when you are connected? Is there a way to prevent that? (something more similar to a Mac Screenshare)

[@karlharrisdesigns]

mine sends me to a second login screen and when I type the passowrd it says its incorrect??!!

[@saddamhussainshaik5820]

Can we connect from different networks please explain

[@gaia35]

the computer i'm trying to connect to doesn't have a password what do i do?

[@wagdbikerider]

DarkSoulz20 I have a server pc running win 7 without a password and I will not put one on it. when I go to connect to it, it says I need to put in a password and if I just press enter it says there has to be a password even though there isn't one. do I need to make my server pc have a login password? if so I have lost all faith in microsoft

[@wagdbikerider]

I found a workaround where I simply disable some security on the server pc found it easy on a Google search hope in Microsoft restored. I don't have passwords on anything in my house other than the WiFi because I don't have neighbors within range of my network

[@gibby0fficial367]

create a user account on the other pc

[@youeatmetube]

Sure as long as both are on your LAN ... And if you need an actual Remote connection over the Internet is gets much more complicated.

[@SubrataPanda27]

I don't see the "remote desktop" section inside the "remote" tab? I have Windows Home Premium. Have I missed to install something?

[@srini89ame]

am able to connect bt i cudnt click on any options on my pc..whenever i touch only right click options r enabling..pls guide me

[@ahmednisar8156]

i have 16 computer i want use all in my laptop to copy or paste data in thies computer but how can i connect if all my 16 computers dont have user name and password . because i didnt set the password on all computer

[@Range2212]

This is just for computers connected on a local network right?

[@MrChancey8]

yeh when i go into advanced sys settings there arent checkboxes that say allow any version..can you use the ip address in place of comp name?

[@redrobiin]

If you make a connection to a remote pc computer, can they see your pc desktop?

[@Eric-rd4ph]

Is there any options other than knowing the computer name?

[@SergSpace]

If port 80 is blocked how do you connect to your Internet? h t t p is on port 80.

[@adrianador]

mo 1 pc is win 7 professional and my laptop is home premium how to set it up ??

[@sharathkumar619]

Hai sir, How to deny User accounts to use Remote desktop connection in windows 8.1 pro (only Administrator must have the permission to use Remote desktop connection)

[@TheLeader321]

you need to type in the IPv4 address of the target computer when it asks for the computer name

[@Xipingu]

Was very confusing in the start when it's asking for a name.. Literally spend 2 hours on that, fucking Microsoft.

[@TheLeader321]

mollebjornen Microsoft isn't that bad i suppose. But windows was an epic fail in any case. It's a shame most stuff is only compatible with windows and not linux.

[@Xipingu]

The thing with them is that everything is explained terribly. I would say I've got a good enough way of understanding things, but even I fall flat on my arse when I try to understand what Microsoft's programs want sometimes, for example when it asks for a server name and wants the IP. Who on Earth would know that if it isn't explained to you? Because it isn't, had to get help from a forum not part of the Microsoft company to understand what it meant. And yeah, really a shame. Linux is making it's way forward now, however, if you haven't noticed.

[@TheLeader321]

mollebjornen Yeah i notices Linux's success. And about Windows, on top of not being explained well, you can hardly do anything with it. I mean it's YOUR computer but you can't, for example, delete stuff thats "in use by another program". In linux, you just open the terminal, delete the file while ignoring anything else and then if the program the file is open with crashes, then yes, it's your fault, but a least your free to do what you want with your computer.

[@Xipingu]

TheLeader321 Exactly! Have had this discussion before with my teacher and even customers where I work. Windows is just.. While it does give access to where the most work are put into at the moment in regards to updates and gaming relation (tried gaming on Linux, works fine but there is not nearly enough games and it is also still a little buggy sometimes), it is not even close to be a perfect, or even a good system. Well good can be argued, but I don't really think so when the system tells you what you can't do and what you can do. So yeah, I agree.

[@sarginto3]

HELP! when i go to Properties on My Computer and click Advanced System Settings and click Remote, it doesnt have the Remote Desktop box, just the Remote Assistance Box

[@akim95able]

to do this thing.. we need to have internet access or not??

[@intertop10]

can we control a cloud computer with this ?

[@Baz87100]

You forgot to mention how we find the PC name and putting in the desired credentials. Obviously there are some people who share the same PC name with others. And what if people don't have passwords set on their computer? What do we do? Please advise as this video doesn't cover all areas. Thanks.

[@raghavvkhanna]

bro when i try to connect it does connect but how can i keep my device 1 - to keep running

[@Ronhova12345]

Is there a way to keep the other computer from logging off while you are in there?

[@babukarthick7616]

Really good

[@lileezy23]

Nice tut...... How do the other user watches what im doing on my end?

[@ComputersAreRealCool]

How do you find the name of the computer? It will be really helpful when I fuind out how, thanks.

[@creeperbuddys3809]

how do you connect back to your desktop? will it automatic connect if you log off?

[@HoneyChoudhury786]

on my pc remote desktop not working, i am using windows7 home, i need to login another server via remote desktop but i can't, pls advise me pls pls

[@naimabusammour1607]

answering some question:1. This will not work for Windows home edition2. you have to have user name and password for the remote computer to connect.3. this video is for computers connected vie LAN or VPN

[@KevinIsSoAwsome]

will this work with windows 7 ultimate to windows 8 pro because i wanna use the bluray drive on my windows 8 pc to my laptop so i can hook it up to my tv then have a bluray player for my den

[@blu3fish1]

You can actually: Go to Windows Explorer > Click on Network > Click on the computer name you want to access files from. > Enter the password and VOILA. > HAVE FUN!

[@ДенисИванов-ф7й]

I use RDP with LiteManager software, together it's more powerfully

[@deerunstoo]

its because we don't have the right version of windows 7! it doesn't work with the home premium :(