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Remote Desktop to Office Computer - Windows
Instructions to connect to an AAE Office computer via Remote Desktop.
Please note: If you are computer is not part of the
WIRED Taylor Hall network, you will need to Setup/Connect Campus VPN BEFORE doing the steps below.
Please note: You can only Remote Desktop to a computer where you are a local administrator.
- Click on Start-->Programs-->Accessories-->Remote Desktop Connection
- Click on Options
- Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on Local Resources
- Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on More
- Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Put a check next to Drives
- Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on OK
- Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on Options
- Type in your computer INCLUDING the .aae.wisc.edu at the end: Example: doe.aae.wisc.edu
- Click Connect
- Login using your Campus NetID and password. Make sure your username includes "@wisc.edu" Ex: jdoe@wisc.edu