Quick Answer: How to Remotely Access Another Computer Windows 10?
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Enable Remote Desktop for Windows 10 Pro

The RDP feature is disabled by default, and to turn the remote feature on, type: remote settings into the Cortana search box and select Allow remote access to your computer from the results at the top.

System Properties will open the Remote tab.

How can I remotely access another computer?

To start Remote Desktop on the computer you want to work from

  • Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button. .
  • In the Computer box, type the name of the computer that you want to connect to, and then click Connect. (You can also type the IP address instead of the computer name.)

Can Windows 10 home use Remote Desktop?

Although all version of Windows 10 can connect to another Windows 10 PC remotely, only Windows 10 Pro allows remote access. So if you have Windows 10 Home edition, then you won’t find any settings to enable Remote Desktop Connection on your PC, but you will still be able to connect to another PC running Windows 10 Pro.

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