How to Enable Remote Desktop on Windows 11 Home [Easiest]

Does Windows 11 Home Edition have Remote Desktop?

First and foremost, you need to realize that RDP refers to both the Remote Desktop Server and the Remote Desktop Client. Microsoft only turned off Remote Desktop Server in the Home edition, which means that while Windows 11 Home can connect to other devices via RDP, other devices cannot connect to your Windows 11 Home PC.

However, Microsoft did not entirely remove Remote Desktop Server from Windows 11/10 Home, you can still enable RDP on your Windows Home PC without purchasing a license or upgrading to Windows Pro/Enterprise.

How to enable Remote Desktop Windows 11 Home

To enable Windows 11 Home Remote Desktop, just download and install a workaround file on your PC. This approach is compatible with Windows 10 Home and Windows 11 Home Editions.

Step 1. Download Thinstuff Remote Desktop Host on your computer.

Step 2. Execute the file and follow the installation wizard instructions to install the tool on your Windows Home computer.

Step 3. When installed, restart the computer to confirm the installation.

Step 4. Run the Thinstuff Remote Desktop Host application.

Step 5. Launch Group Policy Editor and follow the path Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Credentials Delegation, and then click Encryption Oracle Remediation from the right pane.

Step 6. Tick Enabled and select the Protection Level to Vulnerable.

Now other devices can Remote Desktop into your Windows 11 Home computer with Thinstuff Remote Desktop Host running.

Note:

If you do not purchase a license for Thinstuff Remote Desktop Host, you will receive the following message when the connection is established. This message will disappear after 10 seconds.

How to use Remote Desktop on Windows 11 Pro

To harness the capabilities of your Windows 11 PC as a host, allowing seamless connectivity from another device, the initial step involves configuring remote access settings.

Step 1. Enable Remote Desktop on Windows 11 Pro

In Windows 11, navigate to Settings > System > Remote Desktop. Flip the switch to enable Remote Desktop. Make a note of your PC's name, essential for initiating the connection.

Step 2. Authorize remote users' access

Upon default login to your Windows 11 system, typically with your administrative account, you may find the need to extend access to additional users.

To accomplish this, access the Remote Desktop users option. Select "Add" to include another account. In the subsequent Select Users window, input the desired account's name, then click "Check Names". Confirm by clicking "OK" twice. You can now utilize that designated account for remote connections to this PC.

AnyViewer - Best Remote Desktop alternative for Windows 11 Home

While these steps are reasonable for most Windows Home users, many people are worried about the security to add unofficial features privately. In this case, we suggest using a reliable third-party Remote Desktop alternative - AnyViewer.

There are tons of remote desktop applications for Windows, including Windows Home editions. Take the popular remote access tool, AnyViewer, as an example. With AnyViewer, you can control any PC remotely on the same or over the Internet. The most important is, AnyViewer reduces the risks involved in enabling the RDP in Windows Home using a workaround. It is vulnerable to all security threats, especially when you establish a remote connection over the Internet.

Learn more about AnyViewer:
➠It supports attended/unattended remote access, you can access an unattended computer with only one click.
➠It requires no extra configurations on host/client devices.
➠It also allows you to control multiple computers simultaneously.
➠It offers quite a few built-in features: live chat, hide desktop wallpaper, access in privacy mode, change visual quality, CMD mode, etc.
➠It also released mobile and tablet versions, you can remote access Windows PC from iOS or Android devices for free.

Step 1. On the host PC, sign up for an AnyViewer account.

Step 2.  On the client PC, open AnyViewer and log in to the same account. The device will be assigned to the account automatically after logging in.

Step 3. Go to Device, select the target PC, and click One-click control to achieve unattended remote access.

✍ Notes:
You can also upgrade to Professional or Enterprise to enjoy the best remote access experience:
➢Assign more devices for secure one-click control. A free account allows you to assign up to  3 devices, while Pro/Enterprise supports 10/100 assigned devices.
➢Enjoy more concurrent connections. Only 2 channels are allowed for free and professional use; therefore, we recommend you upgrade to the enterprise version to enjoy 10 concurrent connections.
➢Connect in privacy mode. It will better protect your privacy by blacking the remote PC and disabling the remote keyboard & mouse.
➢High-speed file transfer. Transfer unlimited files at once at a higher speed of up to 10 MB/s.

Conclusion

Now you may know how to enable Remote Desktop Windows 11 Home through the above instructions. Since the first method is advised to perform in a test environment, if you rely on RDP for business processes or other important personal programs, we recommend you upgrade to Windows Pro/Enterprise or look for another professional RDP alternative. AnyViewer could be the best option for you.