If you want to restrict who can access your PC, choose to allow access only with Network Level Authentication (NLA).

Why allow connections only with Network Level Authentication? You also don't want to enable Remote Desktop on any PC where access is tightly controlled.īe aware that when you enable access to Remote Desktop, you are granting anyone in the Administrator's group, as well as any additional users you select through the Select user button, the ability to remotely access their accounts on the computer. You should only enable Remote Desktop in trusted networks, such as your home. Enabling Remote Desktop opens a port on your PC that is visible to your local network. If you only want to access your PC when you are physically sitting in front of it, you don't need to enable Remote Desktop. The Remote Desktop client will not connect to a Windows 10 Home edition PC. When you allow remote desktop connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can use the Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) or Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to and control your Windows 10 PC from a remote device.

How to Enable or Disable Remote Desktop Connections to a Windows 10 PC

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