RDP – setup on Windows PC

Getting Started with Remote Desktop on PC Windows

Step 1: If working remotely and VPN is not already installed on your notebook, computer:

Step 2: On your Windows PC computer

  • From the Windows Start Menu: run the Remote Desktop application in Windows
  • or From Windows Search, enter: rdp
  • then click on Remote Desktop Connection (to launch the GUI)


Step 3: Example: Use Windows Remote Desktop Connection to connect to your Linux workstation

Enter: computer name

Enter: your login username