Using the remote computer access function will help you control your personal PC from almost anywhere in the world. Windows operating systems have their own mechanism for configuring a remote user connection.
It is necessary
- - operating system Windows XP and newer;
- - administrator account.
Instructions
Step 1
First, activate the required operating system settings on the computer to which you will be connecting. In Windows XP, to do this, open the "Start" menu and right-click on the "My Computer" icon. Select Properties. All described operations must be performed using an administrator account.
Step 2
Click the Remote Usage tab. Activate the "Allow remote access to this computer" function. To do this, check the box next to the item of the same name.
Step 3
Now create a list of accounts with which remote users can access this computer. Click the Select Users button. Go to "Add".
Step 4
Enter the names of the accounts that will be able to use remote access to the computer. Remember that these accounts must be present on the operating system you are using. Create new accounts if they are missing.
Step 5
To set up a connection to a computer in Windows Seven, use the "Remote Access" item located in the "System" menu. It can be accessed through the control panel.
Step 6
Connect to your computer. In Windows XP, open the Start menu and navigate to the list of utilities located in the Accessories directory. Click on the icon with the title "Remote Desktop Connection".
Step 7
Enter the IP address of the target computer. If your PC is accessing the Internet through a VPN connection, enter the external IP address. Click the "Connect" button. Wait for the username and password entry menu to appear. Fill in the available forms and click the "Next" button.
Step 8
With Windows Seven, you can pre-send an invitation to a specific user. Use this feature if you want to connect to your PC without using an existing account.
