Enabling Remote Desktop Connections in Windows Vista Home

This tip shows you how to enable Remote Desktop Connections in Windows Vista Home.

Unable to use Remote Desktop in Windows Vista Home.

Windows Vista Home does not include Remote Desktop by default.

Steps to Add Remote Desktop to Vista Home Premium:

1. Download termsrv.zip below

2. Extract Termsrv.zip to a temp directory

3. Start “Command Prompt” in Administrator mode (Run As Administrator)

4. Run the corresponding batch file for your Vista edition

5. Allow TCP Port 3389 on Windows Firewall or any other firewall product.

6. Done

Note: this is NOT compatible with Windows Vista x64 (64 bit).

For more information on setting up Remote Desktop, please contact Advantage Route Systems Technical Support.

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