Remote Desktop Connection from Windows PC

Overview

This article explains how to configure Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection to connect to your computer in the office.

Steps

• Open Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection from the start menu. TIP - With Windows 8 & 10 you can start typing "Remote Desktop" after clicking on the start button and it will appear in the Best Match area:

• In the Computer box type the information supplied by Cilix and then click Show Options:

• Now click Save As... Change the folder to Desktop and then change the File name to something meaningful to you, ie "Computer at Work" and click Save.
• You will now see your new icon on your desktop. Double click this icon to launch Remote Desktop Connection and click Connect. You will now be prompted for the credentials of the computer you are trying to connect to, enter your credentials as though you were in the office and click OK (don't click remember me).
• The first time you connect you will be shown a certificate warning similar to this one:

• Check that 'Name in the certificate from the remote computer' is consistent with the name of your office computer. Tick the box next to 'Don't ask me again for connections to this computer' and click Yes

You will now be connected to the computer in your office as though you were there.

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