How to Enable or Disable Remote Desktop on Windows 10

Isabella Shinn

Updated: April 28, 2025

Learn how to easily allow or disallow Remote Desktop connections to your Windows 10 PC.

Part 1: Enable Remote Desktop on Windows 10

Step 1: Open the Windows 10 Settings app and select the System option.

Select System option

Step 2: Manually enable Remote Desktop.

1. Navigate to Remote Desktop and toggle the switch from Off .

Switch to On

2. The toggle will turn to , indicating that Remote Desktop is enabled.

Step 3: Click Confirm to enable Remote Desktop on your PC.

Confirm button

Step 1: Open the Settings app and navigate to System > Remote Desktop.

Step 2: Toggle the Enable Remote Desktop switch to Off by clicking the On button.

Turn Off Remote Desktop

Step 3: Click Confirm in the confirmation dialog to disable Remote Desktop.