Windows 10 Remote Desktop With Pin

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We have users that share laptops/pcs and when they double click on the remote desktop connection icon on the desktop it prompts them for their username and password, but if they pin the remote desktop connection icon to the taskbar on Windows 10, open the remote desktop connection app from the taskbar it's prepopulated the username field with a staff members username.

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Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar.

Windows 10 Remote Desktop Setup

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  1. Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:

    • Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to Start > Settings > System > About and look for Edition. For info on how to get it, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.

    • When you're ready, select Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.

    • Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.

  2. Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

    • On your local Windows 10 PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

    • On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

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Apr 29, 2019 Windows Hello authentication to the session host (including Smartcard and PIN) is now supported. This feature requires that the user’s device has line of sight to the Domain Controller that can validate the credentials, for example from the corporate network or connected over VPN. To use Remote Desktop on Windows 10, enable it within the computer's settings; this action will then allow other computers to remotely connect to your computer to gain access. After Remote Desktop is enabled, verify that your user account has permission to access the computer. Your User name is what shows up in C: Windows Users as your User account name. You only have one password, which you set up when you set up Windows 10 = either a local account or a MS Account. A PIN is only a shortcut. You can always choose to sign in with Password from the password screen. IMHO, the Remote Desktop Connection app is woefully old and kinda Windows XP-like in its style. There is a Windows Store Remote Desktop app at and even a Remote Desktop Assistant at that can help set up older machines (earlier than Windows 10 version 1709 (I had no idea this existed!).

A PIN is a set of numbers, or a combination of letters and numbers, that you choose yourself. Using a PIN is a quick, secure way to sign in to your Windows 10 device. Your PIN is securely stored on your device. If you aren't signed in to your device and you want to reset a PIN, here are some things to try.

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Look below the PIN text box.

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  • If you see I forgot my PIN, select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset.

  • If you don't see I forgot my PIN, select Sign-in options and then select Enter your password.

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After you're signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Windows Hello PIN > I forgot my PIN and then follow the instructions.

Note: The PIN you use to access your device is different from your Microsoft account password. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password, go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in and follow the instructions. Next, select Your info > Profile > Change your password > Change and then follow the instructions. If you're worried that someone has unauthorized access to your account, see Recover your Microsoft account and Security info & verification codes.