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How do I enable Remote Desktop on my work computer?

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To enable or check the settings of Remote Desktop on your work computer you need to do the following:

 Right Click on the "My Computer" icon (My Computer can be found either on your desktop or in the Start Menu) and select "Properties"

Click on "Remote". If you are unable to see the Remote tab then you will need to log a service call with the IT Help Desk including the blue plate number of your machine and that you would like Remote Desktop enabled.
System Properties Dialog Box
Make sure that "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" is ticked
System Properties Dialog Box - Remote Selected
Click on "Select Remote Users....", check that it says that uninet\<your username> already has access. If it doesn't have your username there then click on "Add..."
Remote Desktop Users Dialog Box
Type uninet\<your username> into the white box labeled "Enter the object names to select" and click on "OK"
Select Users Dialog Box

If you are unable to complete these steps you will need to log a service call with the IT Help Desk including the blue plate number of your machine and that you would like Remote Desktop enabled.

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