Configuring Remote Connections In Windows 7

Remote Desktop Protocol is used to connect remotely from one computer to another, for example from a PC to a laptop or vice versa. 
I am going to show you how to allow connections from PC's and laptops on the same network as your own PC.
Remote desktop is not enabled by default. To turn it on you need to open the control panel, and select System.

In the sidebar you need to select Remote Settings

You then need to tick the box that says "Allow remote connections.." and select where the connections are allowed to come from. We are allowing connections from computers running any remote desktop version.


If you select the Advanced settings you can choose whether you want your PC to be controlled remotely, and how long an invitation can be left open. You can also select to create invitations that can only be used from computers running Windows Vista or later versions.
 

 If you select Add Users you can choose to add users that you want to have access to your PC. You can also remove a user if you no longer want them to have access. 

Once you are done you just need to click apply and ok, and you will be able to access your PC from another computer on the same network as your PC.