To start Remote Desktop on the computer you want to work from
- Open Remote Desktop Connection by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Remote Desktop Connection.
- In Computer, type the name of the computer that you want to connect to, and then click Connect. (You can also type the IP address instead of the computer name if you want.)
Notes
- If you know the name of the computer you want to connect to, type it in the Computer box. Otherwise, ask your network administrator the name of the computer or look for the computer name on the computer you want to connect to. For information about finding a computer name, see Find your computer name.
- When you allow remote connections, Windows Firewall automatically opens the required port. If you are using another firewall, make sure the port for Remote Desktop (usually 3389) is open.
To allow remote connections on the computer you want to connect to
- Open System by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
- Click Remote settings, and then select the one of the three options under "Remote Desktop." If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Click Select Users. If you are an administrator on the computer, your current user account will automatically be added to the list of remote users and you can skip the next two steps.
- In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.
- In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following:
- To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search.
- In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK.
The name
will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
Note
- You can’t connect to a computer that is sleeping or hibernating, so make sure the settings for sleep and hibernation on the remote computer are set to Never. (Hibernation is not available on all computers.) For information about making those changes, see Change, create, or delete a power plan (scheme).
Connect to another computer using Remote Desktop Connection
With Remote Desktop Connection, you
can access a computer running Windows from another computer running Windows
that is connected to the same network or to the Internet. For example, you can
use all of your work computer's programs, files, and network resources from
your home computer, and it's just like you're sitting in front of your computer
at work.
To connect to a remote computer,
that computer must be turned on, it must have a network connection, Remote
Desktop must be enabled, you must have network access to the remote computer
(this could be through the Internet), and you must have permission to connect.
For permission to connect, you must be on the list of users. The steps below
include adding names to that list.
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How to Clean a Laptop Computer
Cleaning a laptop computer is a
simple process that only requires a few common household items. It's an
important computer maintenance thing to do regularly (yearly or more frequently
if needed), to get rid of dirt and dust that can damage your display or other
parts, affecting your laptops performance.
Laptop
Parts to Clean
The five general parts of the laptop
you should keep clean are: the case, the LCD screen, the laptop keyboard (and
touch pad), the ports, and the cooling vents.
You can also open up your laptop to
expose and clean its cooling system (the fan and heat sink), but only attempt
that if you're comfortable opening up your laptop. Cleaning the cooling system
can help solve laptop overheating problems and related symptoms like your laptop freezing or having
issues shutting down.
As always, defer to your laptop
manufacturer's manual for the recommended procedure for laptop cleaning.
Materials
You'll need the following things to
clean your laptop (click on the links to compare prices and buy them online):
- Isopropyl alcohol, available at drugstores and supermarkets. Because it evaporates quickly and doesn't leave a residue, isopropyl alcohol is safe to use on electronic equipment and LCD displays. Not safe to use: ammonia, tap water, mineral water, and household window cleaners.
- Distilled or purified water or bottled water. Avoid tap water, which can leave permanent mineral spots.
- Can of compressed air, also commonly available at many types of stores.
- Lint-free cloth, like the kind used for cleaning eyeglasses. In a pinch you can use a soft, 100% cotton cloth. Do not use: paper towels, facial tissues, or scratchy or abrasive cloths.
Prepare
to Clean
- Make sure the computer is off and unplugged, and remove the battery.
- Make a 1:1 cleaning solution using the water and alcohol.
- Dampen the cloth with the cleaning solution--it should be slightly moistened rather than very wet. Also, never spray anything directly on the computer; the liquid should go on the cloth first.
Clean
the Laptop Case
Use the damp cloth to wipe down the
exterior of the laptop. This will help you make it look brand-new again. Then
open the lid and wipe the areas around your keyboard.
Clean
the LCD Screen
Clean the display using the same
cloth or a new moistened one if the original is too grimy (again, don't spray
any solution directly on the screen). Use gentle circular motions or wipe the
screen from left to right, top to bottom.
Clean
the Keyboard and Touch pad
Use a can of compressed air to
loosen and remove dirt, crumbs, and everything else that may be stuck in the
keys. Alternately, you can turn the laptop over and gently shake out any loose
debris, running your fingers over the keys to aid the process.
If you have stuck keys or a very
dirty keyboard (due to spilled drinks, for example), you can also remove the
individual keys and wipe beneath them with a cotton swab dipped in the cleaning
solution. Be sure you check your laptop manual to make sure the keys can be
removed for cleaning, and, of course, put them back the right way.
Some laptops have drains built into
the keyboard tray. If yours is like that, you can pour distilled water into the
keyboard and let it air-dry. Check your manual to be sure.
Finally, use the damp cloth to wipe
the keys and the touch pad.
Clean
the Ports and Cooling Vents
Use the can of compressed air to
clean the case openings: the ports and cooling vents. Spray from an angle so
the debris is blown away from the computer, rather than into it.
Also, be careful when spraying the
fans, because if you spray too hard liquid may get in the fan blades. To
prevent the fans from over spinning while you're blowing the air on them (which
can damage the fans), place a cotton swab or toothpick between the fan blades
to hold them in place.
Last
But Not Least
Make sure your laptop is completely
dry before turning it on.
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Change First Boot Device in BIOS to Boot From CD/DVD
Need to change the boot order for your Windows 7, Vista or
XP Computer? By changing the boot order, you can force your computer to boot
from a CD/DVD drive.
Changing the boot order on a PC is mostly done in order to
boot from a recovery disk, an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) disk or to
install / re-install Windows OS.
To change the boot sequence for a PC:
The first thing you have to do is restart your computer. You
can enter the BIOS when you see a message such as “Press ESC to enter setup” or
something similar.
Got to Advanced BIOS Features or Advanced Boot Options. In the above screenshot, it’s under Advanced BIOS Features. Use the arrow keys to navigate.
As you can see, there is a First, Second and Third Boot
Device. Scroll down and use the arrow keys to change the device to HDD (hard
drive), Floppy, CD ROM, or Network.
You could also have a BIOS that looks like this:
The instructions for changing the boot order are in the sidebar, but usually it requires pressing the + or – buttons to move items up and down in the order list. The first item in the list is what will be scanned first when booting. If boot media is not found, it will try the second device and so on.
Finally, go to Exit and make sure you choose Yes to the Save
configuration changes and exit now? question.
That’s it! If you have any questions or can’t get into the
BIOS on your computer, post a comment here and I will try to help!
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Auto Reboot On System Crash
By default, when the Windows XP
operating system crashes an automatic reboot of the system occurs. While this
behavior can be convenient, the downside is the error message accompanying the
crash is not visible. Often times this information can be a great help in
troubleshooting the source of the crash. This behavior can be modified in two
ways; via the registry or using the System Properties property sheet.
[Start] [Run] [Regedit] Registry Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as detailed below. Data Type: Dword // Value Name: AutoReboot Setting for Value Data: [0 = AutoReboot Disabled / 1 = AutoReboot Enabled] Exit Registry and Reboot |
To avoid the inherent danger of editing the registry, the same
results may be obtained by using the procedure detailed below.
Open System Properties via Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System [ System Properties may also be opened using the WinKey+Pause key combination ] Select the Advanced tab and then click Settings in the Startup and Recovery section In System Failure section, clear the checkbox next to Automatically Restart Click OK and OK to exit |
It
should be noted that when you disable the Automatic Restart option you may be
presented with the screen below.
This
is most likely to occur if the page file has been relocated to a different
drive in order to improve virtual memory performance.
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