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How to connect windows remote desktop from macbook pro?

To connect to a Windows Remote Desktop from a MacBook Pro, you can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop application from the App Store on your MacBook Pro.
  2. Launch the Remote Desktop application and click on the “+” icon at the top of the window to add a new remote desktop.
  3. In the “PC name” field, enter the name or IP address of the Windows PC you want to connect to.
  4. You can leave the “User account” field blank, or enter the username and password of the account you want to use to log in to the remote Windows PC.
  5. Click on the “Advanced” tab to configure additional settings such as screen resolution, sound, and local resources.
  6. Once you have configured the settings, click on the “Connect” button to start the remote desktop session.
  7. You will be prompted to enter your username and password again to log in to the remote Windows PC.
  8. Once you are connected, you can use the remote desktop just as if you were sitting in front of the Windows PC.

Note: Before you can connect to a Windows Remote Desktop from a MacBook Pro, you must first enable remote desktop on the Windows PC. To do this, open the Control Panel on the Windows PC, go to System and Security > System > Remote settings, and then enable “Allow remote connections to this computer”.

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