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Friendly Name: Enter a sensible name that will remind you what computer you're connecting to.Īll your information to connect to your Windows computer has been entered -> select Save.

User Name: Enter in your in the User Name field.Enter the below information then click save. The Add User Account pop up window will appear. Select the arrows to the right of User Account -> choose Add User Account.

#Microsoft remote desktop for mac change resolution full#

Select Open to add the computer you would like to connect to.Įnter your Full Computer Name in the PC Name field. The App store will open displaying the Microsoft Remote Desktop App. On the desktop of your Mac, click on the Launch Pad (picture of a rocket) located at the bottom of your screen in your Dock. Enter Self Service App (complete on Mac from this point forward) Within the System dialog box, find and jot down your Full computer name.ģ. Find Computer Name (from Windows computer) On the desktop, on the bottom left, type in System within the Search Windows box (to the right of the Start menu ). Our first step is to get the computer name of the Windows computer we want to connect to. Enter System Properties (complete on Windows computer) If this is the case and you would like to have your power/sleep settings adjusted, please enter a Technical Service Request to have the settings changed.ġ. ****Power Settings**** If you have followed all the instructions to connect remotely to your computer and you're still having a difficult time connecting on the first attempt, but can successfully connect on the second attempt minute or two later, your computer is most likely going to Sleep and entering Sleep Mode. If you're not familiar with making a Two-step VPN connection, please review and follow the VPN instructions that can be found on the ILR Technology Services portion of website under Desktop Support -> Remote Access & VPN, if you haven't already. ***Please Note*** Before you follow the instructions below to connect via Remote Desktop, you'll need to have made a successful VPN connection. Once approved, enter a Helpdesk request to ILR Tech Services as permissions need to be granted for use on the technology side. **Important** Hourly employees must obtain approval for Remote Desktop use from their supervisor and Human Resources. Utilizing Remote Desktop has some advantages, including having immediate access to your shared folders, network printers, documents, as well as giving you the ability to work directly from your work computer. Remote Desktop provides the functionality of logging on to your on-campus ILR computer.