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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft Corporation which provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection. [1] The user employs RDP client software for this purpose, while the other computer must run RDP server software.
Network Connections (control netconnections) (ncpa.cpl) Displays and allows the user to edit or create network connections such as Local Area Networks (LAN) and internet connections. It also offers troubleshooting functions in case the computer has to be reconnected to the network. Phone and Modem Options (telephon.cpl)
Blocks unauthorized network connections to and from the computer Windows Vista: Windows Firewall(née Internet Connection Sharing) SharedAccess Provides a simple firewall feature which was introduced in Windows XP. It also shares the internet on the local network, if the internet connection sharing feature is turned on. [21] Windows XP only [22 ...
Quick Assist (Windows 10 and later) and Windows Remote Assistance (Windows XP through Windows 8.1) Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) Fast user switching; Windows Subsystem for Linux (via MSRDC) The first two are individual utilities that allow a user to operate an interactive session on a remote computer over the network.
The Windows App is a Remote Desktop Protocol client that allows users to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box instances. Additionally, on non-Windows platforms excluding the browser, the Windows App allows users to connect to servers running Remote Desktop Services and remote PCs. [22]
If you’re on Windows XP or Windows Vista, AOL suggests using the AOL Shield browser for optimal performance. A: AOL Desktop Gold, AOL Shield, and AOL Shield Pro requires users to have an existing internet connection.
Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop were also added, which allow users to connect to a computer running Windows XP from across a network or the Internet and access their applications, files, printers, and devices or request help. [29]
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 [8] [3] [9] Unimplemented [16] use Connect/disconnect computer to/from shared resources, or display information about computer connections IBM PC Network Program [1] IBM OS/2 LAN Server, OS/2 Warp 4.5 [7]