Windows 7 / Getting Started

Enabling Remote Desktop Connections

Another task that we will complete is allowing Remote Desktop connections. Perform the following steps to enable Remote Desktop connections:

  1. Open the System utility by clicking Start → Control Panel → System.
  2. In the left-hand side, click the Remote Settings link.
  3. In the Remote Desktop section, click the Allow Connections From Computers Running Any Version Of Remote Desktop (Less Secure) radio button.
  4. Make sure that the Allow Remote Assistance Connections To This Computer check box is selected.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Close the System Properties window.

Another way to configure options within the Windows 7 operating system is to configure the settings directly in the Registry. In the next section you'll learn how to use the Registry Editor.

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In this tutorial:

  1. Managing the Interface
  2. Configure the Windows 7 Operating System
  3. Installing a Telnet Client
  4. Understanding the System Utility
  5. Manipulating Virtual Memory
  6. Enabling Remote Desktop Connections
  7. Using the Registry Editor
  8. Manage Display Devices
  9. Using Multiple-Display Support
  10. Troubleshooting Multiple-Display Support
  11. Use Power Management for Mobile Computer Hardware
  12. Managing Power States
  13. Managing Power Options
  14. Configure Advanced Power Settings
  15. Managing Power Consumption Using the Battery Meter
  16. Manage Windows 7 Services