Allowing Remote Desktop Connection through Windows firewall, can connect to a
computer running windows from another computer running windows that is
connected to the same network or to the internet. With Remote Desktop
connections you can use all of your work computer’s programs, files, and
network resources from your home computer, and it is just like you are sitting
in front of your computer at work.
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| How to allow remote desktop connection through windows firewall? |
To connect to a remote computer, the following are the requirements:
The computer must be turned on, it must have a network connection, Remote
Desktop must be enabled, and you must have network access to the remote computer
mainly through the internet, permission to connect (i.e., you must be the on
the list of users).
Use this link to Enable Remote Desktop Connection
If there is trouble connecting, Remote Desktop
Connections because it is getting blocked by the firewall, you can change the
settings on the Windows PC. But, if you are using another firewall, be sure the
port for Remote Desktop (usually 3389) is open.
Procedure to enable Remote Desktop
Connection through Windows Firewall:
1. Right-Click Start and click
Control Panel on the Remote computer.
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2. Under adjust your computer settings, click system
and Security.
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| enable remote desktop connection through windows firewall |
3. Under Windows Firewall click Allow an app through
Windows Firewall.
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| enable remote desktop connection through windows firewall |
4. Click change settings.
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| how to enable remote desktop connection through windows firewall |
5. Scroll down allowed app and features and
check the box next to Remote Desktop.
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6. Click OK to save the changes.
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| how to enable remote desktop connection through windows firewall |
Before you start a connection, it is a good idea to look up the name of the computer you’re connecting to and to make sure Remote Desktop connections are allowed through its firewall.
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