Fast & Free Remote Desktop Alternative for Windows 10 Home: AnyViewer

Windows 10 Home edition doesn't support Remote Desktop

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection enables you to access or control one PC in different locations easily, especially when the two devices are within the same network. Before connection, you should configure the settings on the host PC, including enabling Remote Desktop. However, Windows 10 Home doesn't support Remote Desktop and it's available in Windows 10 Enterprise and Pro editions. That is to say, you can't use RDC to access a remote computer whose OS is Windows 10 Home edition.

Just like the following scenario. “Hello. My own PC comes with Windows 10 Home installed. There are some occasions when I need to log into it and control it from another PC. However, I can't find out Remote Desktop on the computer. Can you recommend a good and free Remote Desktop alternative for Windows 10 Home edition? Thanks in advance!“

Windows 10 Home Remote Desktop alternative [free download]

As aforementioned, Windows 10 Home computer can't be accessed over Remote Desktop. Then, how to achieve remote control for Windows 10 Home users?  Luckily, there is a fantastic RDP alternative for Windows 10 Home edition and Windows 11 Home Edition, AnyViewer. It is totally free for personal use and can control multiple computers at the same time. Compared with Windows Remote Desktop, it has those advantages:

1. Supports LAN and internet: Windows Remote Desktop is mainly used on the same network. If you use it to remote into a computer in a different network, you need to set up a VPN or forward a port. And AnyViewer won't require you to do these operations.&
2. Without IP address:  To achieve remote connection, you need to know the IP address of the host computer for the login credential and it can be difficult for a user who isn't tech-savvy. And AnyViewr displays the device ID on its main interface. 
3. Rich features: AnyViewer offers shortcuts to many functions, like Task Manager, CMD, Restart, Lock, "Ctrl+Del+Alt", etc. and the shortcuts are unavailable on the window using Windows Remote Desktop. 

In a nutshell, if you are looking for an easy-to-use, safe, free, and stable remote desktop software for Windows 10/11 Home edition, AnyViewer should be the one. You can click the following button to free download the Windows 11/ Windows 10 Home Remote Desktop alternative. 

Note: It supports you to control Windows from mobile devices as well. You need to download AnyViewer mobile app on App Store or Google Play. 

The user manual of Remote Desktop alternative for Windows 10/11

Step 1.  Install and run the remote desktop software on the Windows 10/11 Home computer and another computer. Create an AnyViewer account and sign in to this account on the two computers and the PCs will be assigned to the account automatically after login. 

Step 2. Then, click "Device", choose the PC that will be accessed, and choose "One-click control". Then, you are able to take full control of the remote Windows 10/11 Home computer with one click.

After remote into the host PC successfully, you can see the desktop of the remote computer on your client computer and you can view the files, run applications or help troubleshoot issues on the host computer. 

✍ Note: To access remote computers in privacy mode and enjoy more rights like high-quality image, massive deployment, etc., it's recommended to upgrade your account to an advanced plan. 

▶ If you want to control the remote Windows 10/11 Home PC for helping your friend solve PC issues without logging in to your AnyViewer account, you can follow these steps:

Step 1. On your computer, go to "Connect", input the device ID of your friend's computer,  choose "Remote control" and click "Connect". 

Step 2. Choose "Send a control request to your partner" and click "OK". 

Step 3.  A request message will pop up on another computer. Your friend needs to allow your request and you can control the remote computer. 

Conclusion

Although Windows 10 Home doesn't support Remote Desktop, you still can control a Windows 10 Home computer using the reliable and easy-to-use Remote Desktop alternative - AnyViewer. Actually, it works with all editions of Windows 11/10/8/.1/8/7 and Windows Server  2022/2019/2012/2012 R2.