Microsoft Remote Desktop Windows 8

If you need to use a remote computer lab, your instructor will list web addresses on your D2L course site. [Learn more about D2L.] Be sure to use the web address for connecting to remote computers via desktop application. Connecting via web browser uses a different web address.

Download Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows

Use the links below to download the free Microsoft Remote Desktop application on your Windows computer. Once installed, this software allows you to connect to the remote computer lab.

• Windows 64-bit installer
• Windows 32-bit installer

If you're unsure whether your computer runs Windows 64-bit or Windows 32-bit, see these instructions.

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows

1. After the installer downloads, open the Microsoft Remote Desktop installer file.
2. The setup wizard screen appears. Click or tap Next.

3. The license agreement screen appears. Review the license and, if you agree, check the box for "I accept the terms in the License Agreement." Then click or tap Next.

4. The software installs on your computer. If successful, the screen announcing "Completed the Remote Desktop Setup Wizard" appears. Keep the checkbox for "Launch Remote Desktop when setup exits" checked. Click or tap Finish.

Set up Remote Desktop for Windows

1. Microsoft Remote Desktop launches on your computer. On the "Let's get started" screen, click or tap Subscribe with URL.

2. The "Subscribe to a Workspace" section appears on the left of the screen. From your D2L course site, identify the web address for connecting to remote computers via desktop application. Enter that web address into the text box. Click or tap Next.

3. You are prompted to sign in. Enter your marquette.edu email address. Click or tap Next.

4. Enter your Marquette password. Click or tap Next.

5. The "Stay signed in to all you apps" screen appears. Unselect the checkbox for "Allow my organization to manage my device." Click or tap the link "No, sign in to this app only" to continue.

6. You have signed in. Your college's remote computer lab screen appears.

   If you receive an error message stating resources have not been set up for you, contact the IT Services Help Desk. Be sure to note which Marquette college you are part of [e.g., Arts and Sciences, Business Administration].

   Note: The single computer icon pictured below represents multiple computers. It does not mean there is only one computer left in this remote lab.

   Click or tap the Windows 10 Desktop icon.

7. Enter your Marquette password. Click or tap OK.

8. The Windows 10 desktop appears. 

You have successfully connected to the remote computer lab. When you need to connect again, launch Microsoft Remote Desktop from your computer and follow steps 10 to 12.

Sign out when done

When you are finished using the remote computer, go to the Windows start menu of the remote computer, click or tap the power icon then select Disconnect.

Back to Remote Computer Labs for Students

Are you looking for simple ways to remotely access a Windows 8 computer? If so, then know that there's a couple of solutions available for you already. In this article, we'll show you different ways on how to remote access Windows 8.

What is Remote Access?

Remote access, or sometimes referred to as remote desktop, is a technology that allows users to connect to a remote computer from a distance. The goal of this technology is to eliminate the need for the physical presence of the user to get a task done. Once connected, the user can now access and control the remote device as if he is sitting in front of it. From there, he can run apps, manage updates, and even troubleshoot issues.

As the years progress, remote access is becoming more common in a lot of industries these days. Modern businesses use this technology to maximize their efficiency and drive up their work productivity. This allows employees to address business demands even outside of working hours. On the other hand, IT help pros can also use this technology to provide off-site support and maintenance across various locations.

Steps to Set up Remote Access Windows 8?

As stated earlier, remotely accessing Windows 8 is incredibly easy to achieve. There's also a couple of ways for you to access a Windows 8-running computer from a distance. We'll take a look at some of these solutions down below:

1. Windows Remote Desktop Connection or RDC – One of the easiest ways for you to remotely access Windows 8 is through Windows Remote Desktop Connection or RDC. This Microsoft built-in feature allows users to access another computer remotely from a physically separate location. However, it is important to note that this feature is disabled by default. To enable Windows RDC, follow these steps accordingly:

• Benefit 1: It's less complicated to use.
• Benefit 2: You can access files and use apps on a remote device even outside of your local network.
• Benefit 3: It's very easy to download and install.
• Benefit 4: With the help of an internet connection, you can pretty much use it from anywhere at any time.
• Benefit 5: It's one of the safest and most secure remote access solution out there

However, it is important to note that Windows RDC, in general, can only be used on the same network. You'll need to expose your device directly to the internet to use Windows RDC on a different network. This option isn't necessarily the safest as you're inviting a bunch of security threats and risks found on the internet.

2. Remote Access Software – Another remote access solution we have on this list is remote access software. This tool, just like Windows RDC, provides users with the ability to access another computer remotely. Typically, remote access software allows users to establish remote connections even on a different network. It is also a much safer alternative for Windows RDC as it uses solid encryption methods that conceal any confidential interaction made between the remote and local computers.

Just like any other software, this remote access program needs to be downloaded and installed on both the local and remote devices. The screen of the remote device will also be displayed on the local desktop itself. Some of the benefits of remote access software are as follows:

• Benefit 1: It's less complicated to use.
• Benefit 2: You can access files and use apps on a remote device even outside of your local network.
• Benefit 3: It's very easy to download and install.
• Benefit 4: With the help of an internet connection, you can pretty much use it from anywhere at any time.
• Benefit 5: It's one of the safest and most secure remote access solution out there.

Conclusion

To sum it all up, remote access software can be the safest and most convenient option for you to access Windows 8 remotely. It is designed to provide you with an easy and secure remote access experience. Now that you know how to remote access Windows 8, then it's time for you to use it for your own good and benefit.

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• 02/23/2022
• 2 minutes to read

Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft Remote Desktop clients let you use and control a remote PC. With a Remote Desktop client, you can do all the things with a remote PC that you can do with a physical PC, such as:

• Use apps installed on the remote PC.
• Access files and network resources on the remote PC.
• Leave the apps open when you turn off the client.

You can also use a Remote Desktop client to access your remote PC from almost any device. There are even clients for mobile smartphones! Here's a list of the latest versions of the client apps and where you can download them:

Before you start using the client of your choice, there are a few things you'll need to do first.

Configure your remote PC

Just as you would with a local computer, you'll need to configure your remote computer before you start accessing it with the client.

To configure your remote PC:

1. Check the supported configuration article to make sure your local PC is compatible with the Remote Desktop client.
2. Follow the instructions in Allow access to your PC to set up your remote PC and give you the necessary permissions to access the remote PC with the client.

Remote Desktop client Uniform Resource Identifier [URI] scheme

You can also use features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier [URI] scheme. The Supported URI attributes article will tell you about URIs you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.

Other resources

If you have any other questions that this article didn't answer, check out the Remote Desktop client FAQ.