This article explains how to set up a Windows PC for remote access and how to connect to it from another device. The PC you want to connect to (the remote PC) must be running Windows Pro edition of Windows.

Find out how to play games from your console on another device. Connect directly to your console wherever you are through the web, using your mobile device, smart TV, handheld device, or PC. You can play Xbox console games remotely on your PC or mobile devices via the web by going to xbox.com/remoteplay on a supported browser.

Windows Remote Assistance lets someone you trust take over your PC and fix a problem from wherever they are. Tip: You can also use Quick Assist to give and receive remote assistance. Before you can use it, you'll need to enable access. Press the Windows key , or in the search box on the taskbar, type remote assistance.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.

This article explains how to personalize your Windows desktop by customizing default desktop icons, adding shortcuts for quick access, resizing icons to match your preferences, and showing or hiding desktop icons as needed to maintain a clean, efficient workspace. By default, Windows includes the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.

When you’re connected and helping someone, you can use different tools in Quick Assist if you like, such as a laser pointer, annotation, chat for typing messages, and more. If you’d like to request full control of their PC, select Request control, then wait for them to allow it.

To verify that RDP 8.0 is enabled on a remote computer that's running Windows 7 SP1, use Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 8.0 to connect to the computer from a computer that’s running Windows 8 or Windows 7 SP1. Then, follow these steps to verify that RDP 8.0 is enabled:

Windows File Explorer helps you find, open, organize, and manage files and folders on your PC and in the cloud. To open File Explorer in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. How to use File Explorer:

Learn how to easily change your Windows device name for better network identification and seamless use across multiple computers with your Microsoft account.