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Hi,

I would like to connect to another PC in my network using remote desktop connection, but I can't. Both PC's are using windows 7, both PC's are in same network and they can send files to each other with no problems.

When using remote desktop connection I don't get any further than Log-in screen. I tried using my-pc's username and host pc's username, but each time I get error "password or username incorrect" (I don't use password on either of pc's). What could be the problem here ? Do I need to create another user account in host pc just to use remote desktop connection ?

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Short summary: file sharing working shows the network is fine — the failure is almost always about the host’s ability to accept Remote Desktop sessions or the account used to authenticate. , and touched the right areas; the checklist below fills in the practical checks and safe fixes.

  • Confirm the host can be an RDP server: open System (Win+Pause) and check the Windows 7 edition. Starter/Home editions cannot accept incoming Remote Desktop sessions; Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise can.
  • Open System Properties -> Remote (run sysdm.cpl) and verify the machine is configured to allow remote connections. Use "Select Users..." to ensure the intended account is permitted.
  • Verify the account used for the remote login has a local password. Windows blocks network logons for accounts with empty passwords by security policy; setting a password on the host account is the simplest, safest fix.
  • Check the Remote Desktop service (TermService) in Services (run services.msc) is running.
  • Ensure the host’s Windows Firewall allows Remote Desktop (TCP 3389) for the current network profile (Home/Work/Private).
  • Test connectivity by IP (avoids name resolution problems): run the client with mstsc /v:192.168.1.x. To check the RDP port from the other PC: telnet 192.168.1.x 3389 (or an equivalent port test).
  • If the host requires Network Level Authentication, either ensure the client supports NLA or change the host setting temporarily to allow older clients.

If problems persist, inspect the host Event Viewer (Windows Logs -> Security/System) for failed logon events and codes. For hosts that cannot run the RDP service (Home editions) or when a desktop session must stay logged in locally, consider a remote-control tool (VNC/TeamViewer) instead.

Cautions: do not disable the blank-password restriction for convenience. Use strong passwords, avoid exposing RDP to the Internet without a VPN, and prefer NLA when possible.

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Member Avatar for fred sheehan

It is the lack of passwords that is the issue. To use remote desktop, you have to allow remote connections on each of the PC's, and this is a different thing to sharing files/folders.

You also have to have a seperate user acoount with a password on each PC, not the default 'log on' account only, this is a deliberate security feature.

Member Avatar for vishwas K

Hi dear, u create a seperate account with admin rights on both machines, and also set a same psw in both machines. Now make sure u enabled remote access option in both machines. Now try to remote desktoping. If any issues reply to this....
Regards
Vishwas K

Member Avatar for mr_mark_king

also when you login to the remote machine enter the remote computers name followed by a "\" for example: pc02\user

Member Avatar for wonderland

Thank you guys , I will try this out some time in nearest future.

Cheers !

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