Copilot , could you please teach me how to install or configure a VNC Server on my Windows 10 Desktop ? THANKS Copilot.
MICROSOFT Copilot Answer
You're very welcome! 😊 Setting up a VNC server on your Windows 10 desktop is a great way to enable remote access. Here's a step-by-step guide using RealVNC, one of the most popular and secure VNC solutions:
🧰 Step 1: Download and Install RealVNC Server
- Go to the RealVNC website and download VNC Server for Windows.
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- During installation, choose "Install VNC Server only" if you don’t need the viewer on that machine.
🔐 Step 2: Set Up Authentication
- After installation, open VNC Server from the Start menu.
- Sign in with a RealVNC account (create one if needed).
- Go to Options > Security:
- Set Authentication to “VNC password”.
- Click Set Password and choose a strong password.
🌐 Step 3: Configure Network Access
- By default, VNC uses port 5900.
- If you're accessing the Windows PC from outside its local network:
- Set up port forwarding on the router to forward port 5900 to the Windows machine.
- Consider using Dynamic DNS (DDNS) if the IP address changes often.
🛡️ Step 4: Allow VNC Through Windows Firewall
- Open Windows Defender Firewall.
- Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
- Ensure VNC Server is allowed for both Private and Public networks.
🖥️ Step 5: Connect from Your Remote Device
From your Debian laptop or any other device:
- Use a VNC viewer (like
vncviewer, Remmina, or RealVNC Viewer). - Connect using:
<Windows_IP>:5900 - Enter the password you set earlier.
🧠 Bonus Tip: Use RealVNC Cloud Service
If you don’t want to deal with port forwarding, RealVNC offers a cloud connection feature that works even behind NAT or firewalls — just sign in on both devices.
Let me know if you’d prefer to use UltraVNC or TightVNC instead — I can guide you through those setups too!
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