Question: How to Access Linux Desktop from Windows Remotely?
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Wait for this to install, then run the Remote Desktop application in Windows using the Start Menu or Search.

Type rdp then click on Remote Desktop Connection.

With the app open, input the IP address in the Computer field.

Next, click Show Options and add the Username for the Ubuntu PC.

How do I remotely connect to a Windows machine from Linux?

Enable RDP

  • Click on the Start Menu.
  • Right-click on the Computer entry.
  • Select Properties.
  • Click on the Remote settings entry.
  • Make sure that both the Allow Remote Assistance Connections to This Computer and Allow Computers Running Any Version of Remote Desktop are checked.

How can I access my computer remotely?

Just follow these steps:

  1. On the computer you want to access remotely, click the Start menu and search for “allow remote access”. Choose the “Allow Remote Access to This Computer” option.
  2. On your remote computer, go to the Start button and search for “Remote Desktop”.
  3. Click “Connect.”
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