Overview
This article will demonstrate how to use the Remote Desktop utility (on a Windows PC) to remotely access another Windows PC.
NOTE: If you are accessing a university computer (i.e. office computer) from off campus (i.e. home), you will first need to connect to a VPN. See related articles for more information.
Connecting to Remote Computer
- In the search box to the right of type remote desktop connection and press Enter

- When the Remote Desktop Connection window opens, enter the hostname or IP address of the remote computer, click Connect

- When prompted to Enter your credentials do the following:
- If the Domain shown is SEMODOM or semo.edu, enter your SE Key in User Name box
- If the Domain shown is blank, enter SEMODOM\SEKey in User Name box
- Enter your SE Key's password
- Check the Remember me box

- Click OK to connect
- You may be prompted to acknowledge a certificate issue. Click Yes

- The remote computer's startup screen should be displayed. Click OK to accept the agreement and proceed.