How to Remotely Access Another Computer on Your Desktop

August 14, 2022

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How do you remotely access another computer on your desktop? The process can be easier than you might think if you have the right equipment and software, which we will discuss in detail in this article. Please read on if you’re looking to remotely access another computer or device on your network.

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What is remote desktop?

Remote desktop technology enables users to connect to a server over a network, using their own personal computer (PC) rather than having to log onto a separate PC at the remote location. In addition, the user can control the remote PC just like they would if they were sitting right in front of it.

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Why Access Another Computer Remotely?

There are three reasons why you should access another computer remotely:

Control your desktop from another location
Fix a computer problem when there is no other option but to fix it from another PC
Use some applications without having them installed on your computer
Make changes on multiple computers at once – e.g., copy files, change some settings, etc. All that can be done from another computer on your LAN or remotely over an Internet connection using tools like ConnectWise or TeamViewer.

These remote desktop services offer various features, including full-screen control, remote chat with other users, multi-monitor support, file transfer capabilities, and more.

Instructions for setting up Remote Desktop

Since remote access is a highly specialized field, it’s sometimes hard to find the information you can use easily and quickly. Below we go over how to access another computer from your desktop.

Select All Programs and click Control
Select Remote Connections and click Add New Connection
Fill in the required fields, like your client’s name, IP address, username, password, connection type
In the Login tab, fill in how often you want the connection to connect automatically
Click Save
Fill in all your credentials.

You will now see a green dot next to your new connection. Double-click on it and enter the username and password you created for this user. You should now be connected remotely.

Setup a Static IP Address

If you have a static IP address, it’s easy to set up a remote connection between two computers. First, you’ll need to add an exception for your computer in Windows Firewall or any other firewall software running on your machine.

Configure the Connection Settings

You’ll need to configure your connection settings to access another computer remotely:

Open the Control Panel and pick out Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings at the left aspect of the window.
Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.

Usually, you can just click the connect button in the top right corner of the Control Panel and choose which remote computer you want to connect to from the list of those available. Once connected, you can now manage the other computer as if it were sitting next to you.

Setting up Push Notifications

Mobile push notifications make it easy for users who have opted in to stay updated without needing to open an app or website.

The remote access feature makes it easy for users with administrator permissions to set up their PC so that others can view their desktop and files from a remote location.

1. Connecting to Other Computers Using VNC (Virtual Network Computing)

VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. It is a software application that enables you to remotely access another computer on your desktop. You can use this feature to view your files on another computer, edit them, or even control the mouse and keyboard. There are many different applications that allow you to connect to another computer using VNC. One example is TeamViewer.

2. How to Install TeamViewer on Windows 10/8/7/XP

Click on the download link and select the file named TeamViewerSetup_Win10_x86.exe. Run the installation program. Follow the instructions provided by the installer. When the setup wizard finishes installing TeamViewer, click Finish.

3. How to Install Team Viewer on Mac OS X

Mac users can follow these steps to install TeamViewer on their Mac computers. Download the latest version of the TeamViewer Setup app. Double-click the downloaded file to run the set up program. Follow its instructions. After the installation completes successfully, launch the TeamViewer app.

4. How to Install Teamviewer on Linux

Linux users can follow these steps if they want to install TeamViewer. Download the latest version of TeamViewer Setup app for Linux. Double-click the file to start the installation. Follow the instructions provided. Once the installation completes successfully, open the TeamViewer app and log in.

5. How to Install Team viewer on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Open the terminal window. Type sudo apt-get update. Then type sudo apt-get upgrade. Then type sudo apt install Teamviewer. In the terminal window, type Teamviewer. A dialog box should pop up asking you to enter your password. Enter your password and press OK. Now you have installed Teamviewer on your system.

6. How to Install Team viewer on Android

Download the APK file of TeamViewer from here. Open the File Manager app on your phone. Navigate to /data/app/. Tap on the folder name. Find the apk file of TeamViewer. Click on it to install the app.