How to access a remote computer from your PC?

There are times when you badly needed to access a remote computer with a computer near you. For instance, sometimes you may need some files in your personal computer in your home at your office. At times, you may have forgotten to take the files from your office PC to a meeting or a remote working environment. This blog talks about simple way to access a remote Windows computer.

# If you are using a computer with Windows operating systems such as Windows XP/7/8, you can access the computer by enabling the Remote Access option in the computer.

Steps:

#1 - Click on the start menu or click on the Windows key available on the keyboard.

#2- Select control panel option

#3 - Click on 'System & Security'

#4 - Now select 'System' option and click on 'Remote Settings' which is available at the left side of the window.

#5 - Find the check box called "Allow remote connections to this computer" and enable it.

#6 - Click on 'Select users' option and click add button.

#7 - Choose the users you want to add.

#8 - Now you can connect to this computer from any other computer using its system name.

Note : The computer needs to be connected should be turned on and should not be in sleep mode or 'hibernation' mode.

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