Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

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.

On the PC you’re projecting from, select Windows logo key + K and select the PC you’d like to connect to. Or you can search for Cast in the Windows Search bar, then select Connect to a wireless display. On the Display settings page, under Multiple displays, select Connect to a wireless display, then select Connect.

Use the Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).

To get the best Microsoft Teams experience in your virtual desktop, upgrade to the latest Remote Desktop or migrate to the new Windows app instead for a consistent, reliable, and modern experience for all devices, enabling secure access from any location.

This guide provides instructions for downloading the Windows app, configuring accessibility settings, including Full Keyboard Access, and connecting to a Cloud PC for an efficient remote experience.

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a Microsoft technology that allows one computer (say, your work laptop that you've brought home) to connect over a network or the internet to a PC at your workplace.

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 8.0 update lets you use the new Remote Desktop Services features that were introduced in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. These features are now available for computers that are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

If necessary, select the link to learn how to install the Remote Desktop client, then select Open in Remote Desktop app. Enter your organization's account credentials, if necessary.

This article describes the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 8.1 client update that lets you use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features were introduced in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and they are now available for computers that are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1).