Configuring the Host Computer

To enable remote users to connect to a computer, you must enable the Remote Desktop server on that computer.

To enable users to remotely connect to a computer

1. Log on to the desired computer as an administrator.
2. For each remote user who should be allowed to access this computer, create a user account with a password.

   For information, refer to Microsoft documentation.

3. On the desktop, right-click on My Computer, and select Properties in the pop-up menu that appears.

   The System Properties dialog box appears displaying the General tab.

4. Click the Remote tab.

   The Remote tab appears.

5. Select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.
6. Click Select Remote Users.

   The Remote Desktop Users dialog box appears.

7. Do the following for each remote user who should be allowed to access this computer:
   1. Click Add.

      The Select Users dialog box appears.

   2. Type the desired user's username in the text box.

      The Check Names button is enabled.

   3. Click Check Names.
   4. Click OK.

      The Remote Desktop Users dialog box reappears with the desired user's username.

8. Click OK.
9. Click OK.