Summary
This guide walks you through setting up and saving a customized Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) session using your computer name or IP address. You'll configure key features like multiple monitor support and remote audio, then save the setup to your desktop for quick access in the future.
Steps
1. Navigate to Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) in the Search Bar.
2. Click Show Options.
3. Under Computer: add your work computer name or IP into that field.
Example: 10.1.31.xxx or DS-A-08
Under Username: BCI\username
ALERT!!! If you don't know your computer name, you can go into Settings > System > About and find your computer name. Or contact the DS IS Team!
4. Next, we want to edit some settings.
5. First, click on Display tab and toggle on Use all my monitors for the remote session.
6. Next, click Local Resources and Settings under Remote audio.
7. Select Play on this computer and Record from this computer.
8. Select OK.
9. Now we want to save the settings that we just altered.
10. Select the General Tab.
11. Click Save As.
12. Select Desktop and name the RDP a memoriable name.
13. Your RDP session is now saved to the Desktop so you don't have to go through this process again.
14. Now you are able to connect to your RDP by selecting Connect.
15. Type in your Butte County Password.
16. You have successfully set up your Remote Desktop Connection session, updated the settings, saved them, and connected!