Windows 10: Remote Desktop replacement

Discus and support Remote Desktop replacement in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I understand that Remote Desktop is going away and it is being replaced by Windows App.Just downloaded Windows app and it wants to use either a student... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by sammary, Mar 16, 2025.

  1. sammary Win User

    Remote Desktop replacement


    I understand that Remote Desktop is going away and it is being replaced by Windows App.Just downloaded Windows app and it wants to use either a student or work login. What if I don't have either?All I want to do is remote manage my wife's computer in our home as we are not in the same room and there are times when she needs support and I'm lazy and don't want to get up.Just looking for a free remote management tool to use between our 2 computers.We both have Windows Pro installed on our machines.Thanks

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    sammary, Mar 16, 2025
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    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    Please help me with the below details to understand your issue in a better way:



    1. Are you using the Microsoft remote desktop app?


    If you are using the Microsoft remote desktop app downloaded from
    Microsoft store then, I suggest you to follow the steps to
    fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
    .



    If the issue still persists with the Microsoft remote desktop app, then you can contact the support team by going to the

    link
    and scrolling down to the bottom and clicking on
    Microsoft remote desktop support under the Publisher info.



    However, if you are using the Remote desktop connection, which comes pre-installed with Windows 10, then I suggest you to please post your question in the
    TechNet forum.



    Hope it helps.



    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Mar 17, 2025
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    Okay guys need some help here before going crazy...
    I am trying to setup a remote desktop connection and see exactly what the logged on user is looking at with out going through Windows Remote Desktop.

    Since its local network I don't have any password or want to setup a password.

    Any suggestions are appreciated
     
    kikicoco1334, Mar 17, 2025
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    Windows 10 - Remote Desktop

    Hi,

    We will surely assist you with the issue you are facing with Windows 10.
    - Which version of Windows 10 Operating System are you using?

    - Were you able to upgrade to Windows 10 successfully?

    I suggest you to refer the below steps and see if this helps.


    • Enable remote desktop in settings
      • Control Panel\System and Security\System, Click "Remote Settings" on the left side

    • Verify my port forwarding settings were properly forwarding to my computers local IP address
      • run "cmd.exe" and then type "ipconfig". Find your IP from that list
    [*]
    • Make sure your firewall settings are open
    • Go to "Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall\Allowed apps"
    • On the left, click "Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall"
    • Click "Change Settings"
    • Find "Remote Desktop" in the list and make sure both "Private" and "Public" is checked.

    Let us know if this helps.

    Thank you.

    Credits to : Jace_Sango.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, Mar 17, 2025
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