For Computers with the Windows Operating Systems listed below:
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Windows 7
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Windows XP SP2 with RDP 6.1 update
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Windows XP SP2 with .Net 3.0 SP1 and RDP 6.1 update
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Windows XP SP3 with .Net 3.0 SP1 or later Windows XP Embedded Standard 2009
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Windows XP Embedded 2007 SP2 with RDP 6.0/6.1
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Windows Vista RTM
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Windows Vista SP1 with .Net 3.0 SP1 or later
1. Click here to download the hosted desktop RDP file.
2. When prompted, Save the RDP file to your computer Desktop.
Note: This will place an RDP icon on your computer desktop.
3. To connect to your hosted desktop, double-click the RDP icon.
4. If you are asked, click on Connect.
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Note: You may opt to select the "Don't ask me again..." checkbox before you click on Connect.
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5. You will see a login dialog. Enter your username and password.
6. Click on OK.
For Computers with the Operating Systems listed below:
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Mac OS X
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Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000, XP SP1 or earlier
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Windows XP SP2
1. A. Download and install the latest RDP Client version:
2. Launch the Remote Desktop Connection dialog.
3. Type rdp.nextdesktop.com in Computer name field.
4. Click on Connect. You will be connected to your remote desktop.
5. Enter your username and password from your welcome email.
5. Click on the arrow icon, or press the Enter key to complete the login.
For Computers with Linux Operating Systems:
1. Click here and then download and install rdesktop.
2. You may also want to install this GUI tool.
3. Execute rdesktop and use rdp.nextdesktop.com for the hostname.
4. Execute man rdesktop to view the complete instructions and options for connecting.
Note: Click here for more detailed information regarding compatiblity and printing capability while connected to your hosted desktop.
