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Enable & Use Remote Desktop on Windows 11 [5 Tips]
Using the Settings app is a straightforward approach
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Are you considering using your Windows 11 desktop in a different room within your home? Instead of physically going there, you can conveniently access it remotely from your phone or tablet. You, however, need first to enableWindows 11 Remote Desktop.
There are a few options to accomplish this, and this our guide will take you through some of the most practical solutions.
Does Windows 11 support Remote Desktop?
Yes, Windows 11 supports Remote Desktop. However, it works only withWindows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions. So for users of the Windows 11 Home edition, there may not be much you can do.
Once you are on an edition that supports the service, you can learn how it is enabled and used on Windows 11.
How to enable Remote Desktop on Windows 11?
1. Enable Remote Desktop using the Control Panel
2. Enable Remote Desktop from Windows 11 Settings
3. Enable Remote Desktop using the Command Prompt
After following the necessary steps, the Remote Desktop feature will be activated, and the firewall settings will be configured accordingly, granting you remote access to the computer.
4. Using System Properties
5. Enable Remote Desktop from the Windows 11 PowerShell
Once you have completed the necessary steps, you will be able to utilize Remote Desktop on Windows 11 to access your device from afar, even with the firewall activated.
You may go through our comprehensive guide onopening a problematic PowerShellif you can not access the utility.
This is as much as we explore in this guide. If you have followed through, you will realize there are so many options. Simply stick to whichever seems the most accessible.
We, however, would like to know your preferred choice, so please leave us a comment below.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
