1. Launch Remote Desktop Connection from the start menu. This program comes with all version of Windows (On Windows 7 and above, just click Start and begin typing “Remote Desktop Connection”) The icon looks like one of these:
2. Enter the computer name of your RDS server in the box labelled Computer using the syntax computername.rcwilley.corp, then click Connect. This computer name will be provided to you from IT or you can call us at 801-461-3950 for this information.
3. You’ll see this box as it’s connecting:
4. Click Use Another Account, then enter your username in the format rcwilley\firstname.lastname and your password, click OK
5. Ignore any security warnings, connect anyway if you’re asked. These prompts will vary depending on your operating system and version of the Remote Desktop client. You should see it show the following progress bar. (This step can take up to 1 minute).
6. You should then see your desktop open (full screen by default), and have access to all your documents and network drives. Work as if you were sitting in front of your RC Willey PC.
7. When finished, click the Start menu in the remote desktop, and log out as normal.
To connect in the future, follow the instructions from the sections above:
- Connect to the VPN
- Launch Remote Desktop Connection to access your RC Willey PC
Contact IT with questions. We are here to help.