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I have a new Windows 8.1 machine at work and for whatever reason I can't remote desktop into it. It just says that Remote Access to the machine is not enabled.
I can connect to the machine via Computer Management. What service do I need to enable in order to terminal into my box?
AngryHacker
Posted 2013-12-31T00:11:00.157
Reputation: 14 731
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This powershell snip will turn on Remote Desktop in case it is disabled.
Set-ItemProperty -Path "registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" -Name "fDenyTSConnections" -Value 0
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This will start the service.
net start termservice
If you still cannot connect, uncheck the NLA box to allow sessions from lesser clients.
Knuckle-Dragger
Posted 2013-12-31T00:11:00.157
Reputation: 1 817
I'll keep an eye out for a registry setting to disable the NLA box, but for now just use the GUI. EDIT: I guess is this http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/d4feb20d-cb8b-4e49-8950-5e948e125414/network-level-authentication-error-with-remote-desktop-connection-between-windows-7-machines
– Knuckle-Dragger – 2013-12-31T02:02:18.873I tried starting the service but it said that the service was already started. I guess I'll have to check the computer tomorrow when i go back to work. – AngryHacker – 2014-01-02T04:16:56.383
Maybe a silly question but not mentionned in a "what i've tried" section : have you enabled this feature using System Properties box via the Control Panel ? – user2196728 – 2013-12-31T00:28:40.103