Hi there. I have searched and tried everything for answers here. Basically I have 2 PCs both running on Windows 7 Ultimate (both 32 bit). The PCs are called PC-W and PC-H I want to connect to PC-W remotely (in a Local Area Network) using PC-H When I attempt to connect it asks for my username and password for PC-W. When I type it in it says my credentials are invalid. I have added the user to (on PC-W and PC-H) as a member of "Remote Desktop Users", both PCs are allowed to make remote connections and the firewall allows remote connections. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks Peter

Have you allowed Remote Desktop in the System - Remote settings control panel? You might try to temporarily turn off the firewalls completely just to be sure that the firewall is not the case. Sure, you should enable it back as soon as you are done with the tests.

Hello, disable all security softwares that you are using. To configure Remote Desktop: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457106.aspx This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator

Hi there. When I attempt to connect it asks for my username and password for PC-W. When I type it in it says my credentials are invalid. If you're getting that far, you probably don't have security software or firewall issue, but you will need to see if the username you're using is allowed remote desktop access. On PC-W, click Start then type remote into the search box. When Allow remote access to your computer comes up, click it. Go through the settings in the Remote Desktop section. Is the user ID you're logging in with of the following form? PC-W\UserName -Noel

Try using remote connection under "windows explorer", "network", right click the pc you wish to remote.

Just to be sure, when you try to connect to PC-W from PC-H, you should be entering credentials you use to login to the PC-W. Also, how are you using to connect to the remote PC? An IP address or a computer name? Kindly specify these parameters. Can you ping one PC from another? Once we have this information, we'll try assisting you further. Thanks!Kunal D Mehta - a Windows Server Enthusiast | My first TechNet Wiki Article