REMOTE DESKTOP GUIDE
HOW TO CONNECT TO A REMOTE DESKTOP SERVER
Environment:
OPENING THE REMOTE DESKTOP?
Windows XP Machine
The remote desktop software is already installed on your computer. Click on the Start menu and go to Programs, Accessories, Communications, Remote Desktop Connection.
Windows Vista / Windows 7
Much like the above instructions, the application can be found under the Start Menu and within the ‘Accessories’ Folder.
Launch the Remote Desktop Connection, and scroll further for further instructions:
You may also find it under Programs, Accessories.
Windows 8 & 10
Perform a left-click on the Windows button in the bottom-right hand corner of the screen.
After the click and the Start menu appears, start typing ‘remote desktop connection’. Click on the app called ‘Remote Desktop Connection’ to launch it.
ENTER A SERVER ADDRESS
Side- Note: Printing
Before connecting if you wish to print, Click on ‘Show Options’, then the local recourses tab Ensure that the Printers check box is checked.
Go back to the ‘General’ tab and click on ‘Connect’.
PROVIDE LOG-IN CREDENTIALS TO THE SERVER
Enter your username and password, or click Use another account if you’d like to login with a different username. Please note that a domain will need to provided if not already cached for the connection. Provide your domain by typing the domain with a backslash before entering your username. See picture below as the Airpear domain is passed as airpear\username.
And click ‘OK’
If these steps, do not work for you contact support@airpear.net
