How To Remote Access computer | Knowledge With Dev

Remote access allows you to control a computer from a different location using a network connection. There are several ways to remotely access a computer, but the two most common methods are:

Remote Desktop Connection:

1. Open System by clicking the Start button Start button icon, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
2. Click Remote settings. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Under Remote Desktop, select one of the three options.

Click Select Users,

1.  If you're an administrator on the computer, your current user account will automatically be added to the list of remote users and you can skip the next two steps.
2. In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.
3. In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following:
4.  To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search.
5. In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK.
6. The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box. Click OK, and then click OK again.

Note;

You can’t connect to a computer that's asleep or hibernating, so make sure the settings for sleep and hibernation on the remote computer are set to Never. (Hibernation is not available on all computers.)

 

To look up the computer name of the remote computer,

1. On the remote computer, open System by clicking the Start button Start button icon, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.
2. Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, you can find your computer name, and its full computer name if your computer is on a domain.
3. To allow Remote Desktop connections through a Windows Firewall

If you're having trouble connecting, Remote Desktop connections might be getting blocked by the firewall. Here's how to change that setting on a Windows PC. If you're using another firewall, make sure the port for Remote Desktop (usually 3389) is open.

 On the remote computer, click Start and select Control Panel.

1. Click System and Security.
2. Click Allow a program through Windows Firewall under Windows Firewall.
3. Click Change settings and then check the box next to Remote Desktop.
4. Click OK to save the changes.
5. To set a password for your user account

Your user account must have a password before you can use Remote Desktop to connect to another computer.

1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Select Change your Windows Password under User Accounts.
4. Click Create a password for your account and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. To start Remote Desktop on the computer you want to work from
6. Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button Start button icon. In the search box, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then, in the list of results, click Remote Desktop Connection.
7. In the Computer box, type the name of the computer that you want to connect to, and then click Connect. (You can also type the IP address instead of the computer name.)

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure connection that allows you to access a remote network as if you were directly connected to it. To use a VPN, you need to install a VPN client on your computer and connect to a VPN server. Here are the steps to set up a VPN:

1. Choose a VPN provider and sign up for an account.
2. Download and install the VPN client on your computer.
3. Launch the VPN client and log in using your account credentials.
4. Choose a VPN server location and connect to it.
5. Once you are connected to the VPN, you can access the remote computer as if you were on the same network.

Note: Remote access should be used carefully, and security measures should be taken to protect your computer and data. It's important to use strong passwords and keep your software up-to-date to prevent unauthorized access.