Connect to Work Computer With Remote Desktop – PC

On your home computer:

  1. Open “Remote Desktop Connection”
    remote-dekstop-config-pc-one
  2. Replace [mycomputername] with the name of your computer, and then add .grove.ad.uconn.edu
    Notes:

    1. This can be found by pressing the Windows Key + X + Y.
    2. In the Device specifications section of the window that pops open, find “Device name”
  3. Click the
    remote-dekstop-config-pc-two
    button and then click on the “Advanced” tab
  4. Click the settings button and enter the information as shown below:
  5. Click OK
  6. Click the “General” tab and under “User Name:” type your NetID [XXX#####]
    Note: For increased security do not check “Allow me to save credentials”

  7. Click “Connect”
  8. You will see a window similar to the one below. Enter your password and click “OK”
    Note: For increased security do not check “Allow me to save credentials”
    remote-dekstop-config-pc-six