: Recommended for higher security.

: Click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and select Server Manager .

If you are using Windows Server 2008 Server Core (which lacks a GUI), use these commands:

Change its data value to to enable Remote Desktop (a value of 1 disables it). Additional Configuration Requirements

This is the standard method for servers with a full desktop experience.

: Run the following script to allow connections: cscript c:\windows\system32\scregedit.wsf /AR 0 .

: In the Computer Information section, click the link labeled Configure Remote Desktop .

: Ensure the firewall allows RDP traffic (Port 3389) by running: netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="remote desktop" new enable=Yes . Method 3: Via Registry Editor