Minnesota Supercomputer Institute

Accessing Remote Windows Desktops

From your Start button, select Start > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.

screen shot showing Remote Desktop Connection in Start menu

The Remote Desktop Connection form appears. Select the address of the desired connection from the drop down menu or type in the information.

screen shot showing Remote Desktop Connection form

Next the Login Information form appears; type in your username and password.

screen shot showing Login form

You will log into the remote desktop. The desktop of the remote host will appear. This will appear and operate the same as your local desktop. Run programs via the Start button or the desktop icons.

screen shot showing remote desktop

When you are finished using the remote connection, select Start > Log Off to logout.

screen shot showing Log Off in start menu

You are returned to your local desktop.

screen shot showing starting desktop