To remotely control a Windows system, you can use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), a native feature provided by Windows, or other third-party applications like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, etc. However, it’s crucial to understand the potential security risks involved and obtain necessary permissions before you proceed. Never try to remotely access a system without the owner’s consent.
Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP):
- Open the ‘Control Panel’ on the Windows computer you want to access.
- Go to ‘System and Security’ > ‘System’.
- Click on ‘Remote settings’.
- In the ‘Remote’ tab of the ‘System Properties’ window, check the box that says ‘Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer’. Also, choose ‘Allow remote connections to this computer’. Hit ‘OK’.
- Note the name of the computer under ‘Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings’. You’ll need this to connect.
- On the computer you’re using to connect, search for ‘Remote Desktop Connection’ in the Start menu.
- Enter the name of the computer you want to connect to (from step 5) and click ‘Connect’.
Note: The host machine should be running Windows Professional, Enterprise, or Education editions for Remote Desktop to work.
Using Third-Party Applications:
- TeamViewer: Download and install TeamViewer on both the local and remote computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up, and then use the provided ID and password to establish a remote connection.
- AnyDesk: Download and install AnyDesk on both computers. Open the application and share the AnyDesk-Address of the remote computer. Enter this address in the ‘Remote Desk’ field on the local computer and click ‘Connect’.
- Chrome Remote Desktop: Install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension from the Chrome Web Store on both computers. You’ll need a Google account for this. On the remote computer, set up remote access. On the local computer, go to ‘https://remotedesktop.google.com/access’ and choose the remote computer you want to access from the list.
Remember to secure your connections by using strong, unique passwords and consider enabling two