Information Technology

Remote Desktop

Establishing a remote connection

From your Start Menu, select Run.  When the Run window appears, type in mstsc.  OR  from your Start Menu, select Programs - Accessories - Communications - Remote Desktop Connection.

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When the Remote Desktop Connection window apperas, type in "windowsremote.engineering.iastate.edu" and click Connect.


Enter your ISU NetID (the first part of your ISU email address) and password.

You should now be logged in and see a screen similar to the one below.

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