Remote Desktop (RDP): Connect to Another Computer (Mac)

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Install Remote Desktop Connection Client

1. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop Client 2.1.1.

2. The Installer will open. Click Continue at the bottom right corner of the window.

Installer window with welcome screen
 

3. Read the license agreement, then click Continue again at the bottom right corner of the window.

License Agreement window with continue at the bottom right corner.


4. Agree to the license by clicking Agree in the bottom right corner of the popup window.

License agreement dialog box
 

5. Click Install in the bottom right hand corner to start the installation.

Install window with install button at bottom right corner


6. Enter the Administrator Name & Password, then click Install Software.  (This is NOT asking for your myLSU ID & Password.  It is the Administrator Account that you have set on your Mac.)

login info prompt
 

7. The RDP has now been installed. Click Close at the bottom right hand corner of the window.

The install complete window with Close button at bottom right

 

Referenced from: Microsoft.com

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