How do I enable Remote Desktop on my Windows 7 computer?

Click on the Start Button. Then right-click “Computer” in the right hand column. Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

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In the new window, click on “Remote settings” in the left hand column.

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In the pop-up window, make sure you are on the “Remote” tab. Under Remote Desktop, select “Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)”.

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Click the button “Select Users”.

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In the new window, click “Add”.

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Type in the username or uniqname you want to give access to (dco-admin if you would like to give DCO access). Click “Check Names”.

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Click "OK"

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Click "OK"

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Click "OK"

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Click the "Ok" button.