Remote-access Guide

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by Antoinette Farrell Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I setup my computer for remote access?

To enable remote connections on Windows 10, use these steps:

  • Open Control Panel.
  • Click on System and Security.
  • Under the “System” section, click the Allow remote access option ...
  • Click the Remote tab.
  • Under the “Remote Desktop” section, check the Allow remote connections to this computer option.

How to secure your remote access?

Small businesses are a prime target for hackers, particularly with many employees now working from home.

  • Small business owners are still a target for hackers, largely because of their lack of cybersecurity.
  • Phishing, brute-force attacks and ransomware are just some of the cybersecurity threats small business owners face.
  • Remote work environments require small business owners to shift tactics in securing their networks.

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How do you enable remote desktop access?

So, to enable the remote desktop via remote registry, follow these steps:

  • Press the Win + R key combination and in the Run window type regedit.exe > Ok;
  • In the Registry Editor select File > Connect Network Registry;
  • Specify the hostname or IP address of the remote computer.If the remote computer could not authorize you as the current user, you will be prompted to enter credentials;

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How do you do remote access?

go to the "Remote" tab and check the option to allow remote connections. Then, log in to your router, go to the "Port Forwarding" section and forward port 3389 to your home computer. Go to a computer that is outside of your home network and click the "Start" button, click "Run," then type "MSTSC" into the Run window and click "OK."

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How to get remote desktop icon back on desktop?

Open search and type mstsc.exe, when it is found right click and choose open containing folder, right click on Remote Desktop connect icon and choose send to desktop, create shortcut, this will put it back on your desktop. If you have done Shift + delete you will not be able to retrieve the icon from the computer.

How to get remote desktop shortcut?

To find the Remote Desktop Connection shortcut, click the Start button, click Programs, and then click Accessories. Open search and type mstsc.exe, when it is found right click and choose open containing folder, right click on Remote Desktop connect icon and choose send to desktop, create shortcut, this will put it back on your desktop.

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