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All work fine to connect to the internet. My Windows XP laptop and Windows 7 Desktop can see each other and share files What I would like to do is use my MBPro to control the Windows 7 desktop in the other room, like some type of virtual terminal. I have been playing around with the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac ver.2 but. I think the best option here is to use Microsoft Remote Desktop. This is different than the Remote Desktop Client you mention. It has a orangish / red icon and can be found in the app store for free. During setup for the connection there is an option for resolution, have that selected to 'native' and you should be able to take advantage of full. Download this app from Microsoft Store for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 Team (Surface Hub), HoloLens. See screenshots, read the latest customer reviews, and compare ratings for Microsoft Remote Desktop. LogMeIn for Mac is a the best remote desktop app for Mac users of all abilities. Get the Remote Desktop client. Follow these steps to get started with Remote Desktop on your Mac: Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store. Set up your PC to accept remote connections. (If you skip this step, you can't connect to your PC.) Add a Remote Desktop connection or a remote resource.
Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
| Device | Get the app | Set-up instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started with the Windows Desktop client |
| Windows Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started with the Microsoft Store Client |
| Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started with the Android client |
| iOS | iOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the iOS client |
| macOS | macOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the macOS client |
Download Remote Desktop For Mac
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client For Mac 2
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.
