Please note: You can only Remote Desktop to a computer where you are a local administrator.

FIRST, you need to find out your office computer's "name". If you already know your office computer's name, Skip to Section 2.

1. Right-click on My Computer either on the Desktop or in the Start Menu, and click Properties.
2. Click on Computer Name
3. Take note of your computer name (it is usually your last name, if you are the primary user of the computer.
   
   

Section 2 - Connecting to your office computer

1. Click on Start-->Programs-->Accessories-->Communications-->Remote Desktop Connection
2. Click on Options
3. Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on Local Resources
4. Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Put a check next to Disk Drives
   
   
5. Note: This step only must be done the FIRST TIME you connect. Click on Options
6. Type in your computer INCLUDING the .aae.wisc.edu at the end: Example: doe.aae.wisc.edu
7. Click Connect
8. Login using your AAE username/password.