There are quite a few useful properties of devices that we are used to using. One of them is the desktop. What is he like? How to connect and configure the remote desktop in Windows 8, and if necessary, deactivate it? What are the nuances of this process? We will talk about all this and not only in the framework of the article.
Why is it needed?
The remote desktop is used to gain access to a home computer (if there are operating time over the weekend) or an office PC (provided that the specialist is now at a considerable distance, and important data in the technology). In general, the reasons can be very different, so we will not devote much time to them, but right away we will go over how to configure the remote desktop Windows 8.
Preparing to Connect
It is immediately worth noting that this process by built-in methods can only be carried out by computers that have the same operating system. It's better to forget about getting to the remote desktop of Windows 8 with Linux. Third-party software comes to the rescue here, but we'll talk about it later. It is also necessary to make sure that the computer to which we are connecting is turned on. And you can not allow him to fall into sleep mode - this will automatically disconnect. Also make sure that the account has a password (the computer will not accept an empty line and will refuse to connect).
Change the parameters
To get started, open the system properties. This is done using the "This Computer" shortcut. It is necessary to click on it with the right mouse button. A window will appear in which you need to find “Properties”. Press, a menu will open, in which we select "Remote Access Settings". Nothing complicated yet, right? We find the tab “Remote Access”, where you can allow (or deny, which is done) to connect to other devices.
Customize
So, before us there is a choice of options. Select "Allow remote connections to this computer." At the bottom, you need to uncheck the box next to "Authentication at the network level." Here, many begin to worry about their safety, but all this is in vain. Why? Remember, Windows 8 Remote Desktop requires a password in order to allow someone into your account. Therefore, the possibility that someone else will connect will decrease with the increasing complexity of the access code.
It should be noted that Windows 8 Remote Desktop provides the ability to connect only members of one group. But what if it is impossible? Well, system tools will not help here. Those who have already deleted the Windows 8 desktop or disabled it can be congratulated on the right decision. You just have to find third-party software that can satisfy your requirements. But back to the setup.
You need to activate the service that deals with the connection. Press the Win + R keys. A window will appear where you need to write mstsc and "Enter". Then you need to enter the IP address of the personal computer that you need to access. Click on “Connect”. A window will appear where you need to enter a name, and after it - a key for the account, with the help and permissions of which actions will be performed. If you did everything right, then you will see the remote desktop Windows 8.
Third party programs
They have more features, which is why they found their niche by successfully supplanting software tools. TeamViewer will be considered as an example of their work. This is a shareware program (you need to pay only for commercial use), which can be easily downloaded from the official site.
It consists of two parts: one is installed on the control computer, the second on the client. Communication between them occurs through the server. They recognize a partner among all devices using a special identification number, and guarantees that this is really the owner, the password. This has its advantages. So, if someone accidentally deleted the Windows 8 desktop, then you don’t need to pick up something for yourself: just enter the partner’s identification number and password again. After all the necessary system processes are completed, the screen of another computer will appear in front of you. True, you have to be careful. So, using TeamViewer, you can turn off the computer. But to activate it will not work.
Conclusion
Remote access can be very useful, especially when deadlines are on and something needs to be done. So, this function more than once helped technical specialists restore systems that failed. He also contributed more than once to obtaining valuable necessary information that is necessary for the successful operation of the company. But remember that remote access is a double-edged sword, for their own selfish purposes, attackers can use it. And one does not have to judge the consequences of such contact - they will be too unambiguous too.