Topic
How to create a shortcut on my desktop for Remote Desktop Connection.
Environment (Products involved such as e.g. hardware, software, network)
PC, Remote Desktop Connection
Resolution or Steps
1. Click on the Search Icon, in the lower left-hand corner of the Task Bar
2. Start typing Remote in the search box
3. Click on Remote Desktop Connection at the top of the list
4. Enter the name of your Remote Desktop
A few examples:
- Bremote – Staff
- Bfacultyremote – Faculty
- Benrollremote – Enrollment Services
- Bfinancehrremot – Finance and HR
5. Click Show Options
6. Enter your Star ID in the Username box
7. If you want to save your credentials (Username & Password), click box for Allow me to save credentials.
8. Click Save As . . .
9. Click on Desktop
- If you cannot find Desktop, click on This PC and you should find Desktop.
10. Click on the File Name box and type the name of your Remote Desktop.
11. Click Save
You should now see a shortcut on your desktop that looks like:
