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Tuesday 1 January 2013

How to Transfer Large Files Using a Remote Desktop Connection

Instructions


    • Click the “Start” button. Click “Run.” In the Open box type “mstsc.exe.” This will start the Remote Desktop.
    • Enter the IP address of the computer to which you want to connect. If you do not know the IP address of the computer, then go to the Resources section of this article, and click on the ‘What is My IP Address” link.
    • Select “Options.” Click on the “Local Resources” tab.
    • Check the “Disk Drives” checkbox and log on.
    • Click the “Start” button. Select “All Programs,” “Accessories,” and then “Windows Explorer.” This opens “Windows Explorer.” You will notice that new drives have appeared. These are the drives of the computer you have connected to.
    • Drag and drop files from your local computer to the drives on the connected computer. This will accommodate any size files.

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