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88 Getting Started Guide
4 Using Microsoft Windows Operating System
Basic setup for remote desktop operation
Setting up the remote computer
The procedure depends on whether the Remote Computer to be set up is running
Windows XP, Windows 7, or another version of Microsoft Windows.
Remote computer running Windows XP or Windows 7 Windows XP and Windows
7 include the Remote Desktop Connectivity Client software, so no additional setup is
required.
Remote computer running another version of Windows You can use any 32-bit
version of Windows (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, or 2000) to install and run the Client
software for Remote Desktop Connectivity. However, you need to have available a
Windows XP or Windows 7 installation CD-ROM, because that contains the Client
software.
3 Within the Control Panel, select System,
System and Security.
4 Click
Remote Settings. A System Properties window appears, with the
Remote tab displayed.
5 Check the box labeled
Allow Remote
Assistance
connections to this computer,
if it is not already checked.
6 To add users, click Select Users,
Add.
• Follow the on screen instructions.
Setting up a remote desktop connection
Step Notes