Using Remote Desktop in Windows 11/10 Home
It is interesting to note that components and service for RDP server, which makes the remote connection possible, is available in Windows 10 Home as well. However, the feature is disabled or blocked on the Home version. That said, this solution is a workaround that comes from the developer binary master in the form of RDP wrapper library.
Steps to enable Windows 11/10 Home Remote Desktop feature
Make sure that Remote Desktop Connection is allowed on the computer you want to connect. I connected from my Laptop which is on the Home version to my desktop which is running Windows 10 Pro. It works flawlessly just like how it works on Pro versions. Post installation, if you go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop, it will still say that remote desktop is not available. Though, other computers can connect with the Windows Home PC.
How does RDP wrapper library work
So how is it working? RDP wrapper library – the one we just installed, it makes the communication possible as the necessary services are already available on the computer. If you are wondering why didn’t Microsoft completely removed it? It’s because it is needed for support, and also make third-party services possible. We know how expensive it is to upgrade Windows 10 Pro from Windows Home. So either you can use this workaround or choose a third-party application. Also, it may not be legal to use RDP wrapper as its modifying some configuration files.
Third Party Remote Desktop Apps
If you are not very confident about the above solution, and maybe it doesn’t work for you as expected, choose something else. If you do not want a full-fledged solution, you can select a remote connection via Skype or something similar. However, if you want a complete solution, it is best to use solutions like TeamViewer. The app is now available in Windows Store as well and makes it possible to use it.
Can Windows 10 Home use Remote Desktop?
The components and service for RDP server, which make the remote connection possible, is available in Windows 10 Home as well. However, the feature is disabled or blocked on the Home version.
How many users can Remote Desktop into Windows 10?
Windows 10 Enterprise as well as Windows 10 Pro, allow only one remote session connection. The new SKU will handle as many as 10 simultaneous connections.
