RDP 6.0 is not opened by default on Windows 7. What need to be done to change that on the Windows 7 home edition ? What needs to be done on the enterprise edition ?

That's correct - Windows 7 brings with it RDP 7.0. However, it is backwards-compatible with older operating systems (you can use the latest version of RDP to remote into any earlier version of Windows.) However, you may need to change a setting before starting the connection, when you're connecting to an older OS. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click Options (at the bottom), and open the Advanced tab. Change the pull-down menu selection (in Server authentication) to "warn me" or "connect and don't warn me" (the default is "don't connect.") If that doesn't cover your question (I'm sorry, it's a bit vague what you're actually looking for), could you clarify? HTH, Chris[If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]

Hi, All editions of Windows 7 include Remote Desktop Connection. •You can use Remote Desktop to initiate a connection from any edition of Windows 7. •You can connect to computers running Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise. •You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium. If the computer you want to connect to is using Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, or Windows 7 Enterprise, follow these steps: 1.Open System by clicking the Start button, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties. 2.In the left pane, click Remote settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3.In the System Properties dialog box, under Remote Desktop, select one of the three options, and then click Select Users. If you are an administrator on the computer, your current user account will automatically be added to the list of remote users and you can skip the next two steps. 4.In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add. 5.In the Select Users or Groups dialog box, do the following: •To specify the search location, click Locations, and then select the location you want to search. •In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user that you want to add, and then click OK. The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users dialog box. For more information, please refer to the following link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions Regards, Arthur Li - MSFT

Important note: Remote desktop is only included in the Professional, Business, or Ultimate versions of Windows. Home editions do not have remote desktop. Not strictly true, I can use my Windows 7 HP to remote to an XP Pro machine but I can't do it the other way.

To the last two posts, I'd like to add clarification for all (especially to the OP): All versions of Windows 7 (or Vista, or XP) include the Remote Desktop Connection (client) software (mstsc.exe.) However, only the 'higher' versions (for Win7, that would be Professional or higher) include the server component (the ability to accept an RDP connection.) Home Basic can connect to an RDP-enabled PC; however, only Professional or higher can be accept an RDP connection. niryoo, again, could you clarify your post? HTH, Chris[If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]