Windows 10: windows remote desktop can't find the computer after my home computer goes to sleep and...

Hello,My machine: ThinkPad P1 Gen3, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, OS build 19043.1023, no 3rd party antivirusI have a recurring issue that goes like this:1 I use Cisco AnyConnect to VPN into my work network2 I use my laptop at home to remote RDP into a work computer all day long, everything works great3 I disconnect the RDP and VPN in the evening and put my laptop to sleep4 I wake my laptop in the morning, reconnect the VPN, and try to RDP into the work computer and get the error message: "Remote Desktop can't find the computer "the name of my work computer". This might mean that "the na

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Remote Desktop - Remote Computer is Sleeping

Got a question that I could answer if I was at the office to try it... Trying to connect remotely to an HP desktop at work.

If the HP is in sleep mode, I can't remote into it. Here's the scenario: Couldn't remote into the HP... Called a co-worker he noticed is was in power saving mode & moved the mouse, it woke up. Then I was able to remote in.

Would "Wake on Lan" in BIOS allow me to wake up the computer through a remote desktop login request? Are there other settings?

EDIT: Both PC's on XP Pro 32

 

Remote Desktop can't connect to the remote computer

We suggest that you disable any security program on your computer and check if it resolves the issue.

NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as
soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Then follow the steps below to ensure remote desktop is enabled:

• Click Start.
• Click on File Explorer.
• Right-click This PC.
• Select Properties.
• Click Remote settings in the upper left hand corner.
• Ensure the option Allow remote connection to this computer and
  Allow Remote Assistance connection to this computer is selected.
• Click Apply and OK.
• Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

Let us know the result.

 

Remote Desktop Connection not reaching office computer from my laptop (Windows 10), but I can reach it from other computers

Hi Bryce,

To assist you with the concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided below:

• Go to Settings.
• Choose Network & Internet.
• Click Ethernet > Ethernet Connection Icon.

Then, you will see an option to allow your device to be discoverable. After turning on, check if you were able to do Remote Desktop connection on your system.

If the issue still persists, you may also try re0installing Remote Desktop Connection on your computer.

Let us know how it goes,

Thank you.