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Start Remote Desktop Connection:

• Click on the Start menu.
• Type "Remote Desktop Connection" and open the program.

Enter Remote Machine Details:

• In the 'Computer' field, enter the network/IP address of the remote machine (provided by CRE IT).

Login Credentials:

• Click 'Connect'. When prompted, enter your Kerberos ID in the format: WIN\kerberos. For instance, if your username is "abc123", enter WIN\abc123 as the username. Use the backslash \ (found under the backspace key), not a forward slash.

Establish Connection:

• You should now be presented with a Windows desktop.
• If you encounter issues, please reach out to cre-it@mit.edu for support.

1. For a visual guide, watch the video walk-through here: Ignore the first 1m30.