Windows 7 – Verify that the third radio button is selected.The page that pops up will give you additional instructions on how to change settings for Remote Desktop Connection so that it works. NOTE: If you see the message “ You must enable the Window Firewall exception for Remote Desktop” in the dialogue box, click on the provided link.The System Properties window will open on the Remote Click Yes to allow the program, System Remote Settings, to make changes to your computer.The User Account Control pop-up window will be displayed.Left-click on Remote Settings from the left-hand side of the screen. The screen will display basic information about your computer.Ī) Right Click on the Start Button and select System from the MenuĢ. If you already have your computer configured to receive remote desktop protocol connections: e.g., you connect remotely already through a virtual private network (VPN connection), you can skip steps 1 and 2 and proceed to step 3.Ī) Right click on the Computer option from the Start menu.ī) Left-click on Properties. *Steps 1 and 2 require access to your Windows work computer Step 1: Enable Remote Desktop on Your University Device You can install and set up Microsoft Remote Desktop from your Windows workstation computer to a personal Mac.