How to Connect to My Computer Using Remote Desktop
If you need to access a file on your work computer while you are at home--or vice versa--enabling the remote desktop feature will help you do just that. The ability to connect to your computer remotely is a very useful feature, and one that takes only a few minutes to set up.
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Instructions
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Make sure you have administrative access to your computer. If you are working with your home computer you will probably have administrative rights, but if you are working with your office PC, you may not. If you are unsure whether or not you have administrative rights, check with your network administrator.
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Click on the "Start" button and choose "Control Panel" from the menu. Double-click the "System" icon and select the "Remote" tab. Make sure both of the check boxes are checked.
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Find the name and IP address of your computer. To find the name click on the "Computer Name" tab and record that information. To find the IP address, click on the "Start" button and choose "Run" from the menu. Type "CMD" in the box and wait for the DOS window to appear. Type "IPCONFIG" at the prompt and record the IP address that is listed there.
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Go to the computer you want to use to connect remotely to your PC and click on the "Start" button. Choose "Run" from the menu and type "MSTSC" in the box. Click "OK" and type the name or IP address of your computer in the box. Enter your user name and password when prompted. After your credentials are accepted you will see your PC screen appear.
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