Enable RDP Feature in Windows Home Edition
Extract the ZIP File:
- Locate the downloaded ZIP file in your Downloads folder.
- Right-click the file and select "Extract All..." to extract the contents to a folder of your choice.
Run the Installer:
- Open the extracted folder and run
install.bat
as an administrator. To do this, right-clickinstall.bat
and select "Run as administrator".
Check the Installation:
- After the installation is complete, run
RDPConf.exe
to check the status of the RDP Wrapper. - Ensure that all items show as "green" (fully supported). If they do not, you may need to update the configuration.
Download the Latest INI File:
- Sometimes, the included INI file may be outdated. Download the latest
rdpwrap.ini
from this page if needed. - Replace the existing
rdpwrap.ini
in theC:\Program Files\RDP Wrapper
directory with the downloaded one.
Restart RDP Wrapper:
- After replacing the INI file, run
RDPConf.exe
again to check the status. - If it still shows errors, you may need to restart your computer.
Open Remote Desktop Settings:
- Go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop.
- Toggle the switch to enable Remote Desktop.
Allow RDP Through Firewall:
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
- Make sure "Remote Desktop" is checked for both private and public networks.