
If a warning screen pops up about a certificate that couldn’t be verified, please click C ontinue.

REMOTE DESKTOP PASSWORD
Then enter the password for your Onyen account.
REMOTE DESKTOP PC
REMOTE DESKTOP SOFTWARE
If it is installed, you will find the Remote Desktop 10 software in your Applications directory or on your desktop dock menu. Run Remote Desktop 10 by clicking the Remote Desktop Connection icon.To close files and programs on your office PC when disconnecting, use the remote computer’s Start menu (not your home computer’s Start menu) to log off, just as you would at work.This will end the remote session but leave files and programs open and running on your office PC. To leave files and programs open on your office PC, click on the “X” button at the right edge of the Remote Desktop toolbar.When you’re ready to disconnect from your office PC, you may end the session one of the following ways: You can unlock it by re-entering your credentials. Your office computer may lock after a period of inactivity, just as it would during normal use. You can restore it by clicking its icon on the taskbar on your home computer (usually at the bottom of your screen). While minimized, Remote Desktop Connection will stay running (as will all programs you have open on your office computer). To access a file or program on your local computer (the home computer you’re using to connect to the office computer), click the minimize button on the toolbar.

While connected to the office computer, a toolbar appears at the top of your screen like the one shown here: If you had programs running and/or files open on your office computer, they’ll appear just as they were. You should now be connected to your office computer.Īfter logging in to Remote Desktop, your office computer’s desktop will appear. Enter your username as follows, ad\ youronyen (substituting your Onyen), then enter your onyen password.When the password prompt appears, click Use another account.Check the box next to Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer if you don’t want to see the warning window again. If a warning window pops up (as shown below), click Yes to confirm that you want to connect.Your laptop or home computer will connect via the Internet to the computer you are trying to access. In the Remote Desktop window, click Connect.Enter your office computer’s IP address from step 1 in the Computer field.Windows 8 or 10: Perform a search ( + S) for Remote then click on the Remote Desktop Connection search result.Windows 7, 8 or 10: In a Run dialogue, type mstsc.Windows 7: Click on the Start menu, then All Programs, then Accessories, then Remote Desktop Connection.Open the Remote Desktop application on your home computer.Most laptops imaged by SOM IT already have VPN installed. For help installing or connecting to the VPN, search for VPN on the UNC help page. On your home computer, connect to the UNC Virtual Private Network (VPN) if you are off-campus.It would be listed under device name in this screen. You can also right click the start button in the bottom left and click system to find your computer name. A screen will pop up will your computer name. To find your computer name press the Windows key and the Pause/break key at the same time. It is also a good idea to get your computer name as well. Record this IP to use when using Remote Desktop on your home computer. yyy, where xxx and yyy are numbers between 1 and 255). On your office computer, go to, which will display your office computer’s IP address (usually in the format 152.19.
REMOTE DESKTOP HOW TO
How to Connect to Remote Desktop in Windows
