remote login

About this tag
Remote login on Windows involves accessing a computer from another device over a network, often using tools like Remote Desktop (mstsc.exe) or SSH. Common topics include configuring the default shell for SSH logins (e.g., switching from cmd to PowerShell), troubleshooting display issues like unwanted zoom or scaling during remote sessions, and addressing security concerns such as preventing unauthorized remote access via firewall settings. Users also seek to optimize remote desktop performance, reduce lag, and resolve errors like 'a device attached to the system is not functioning' that can affect both remote and local logins. These discussions reflect practical challenges in setting up and maintaining remote login functionality on Windows systems.
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    Powershell as default shell

    I have a Linux Fedora42 workstation and I login from Linux into a Windows11 Pro computer on the same network ... it work OK. But I want to be logged into Powershell instead of cmd on the Windows computer. What I did was to add following line: Subsystem powershell...
    • zkab
    • Thread
    • command prompt configuration troubleshooting fedora linuxtowindows network setup openssh powershell powershell profile powershell remoting session startup ssh subsystems sshd_config system administration windows 11 windows services windows settings windows terminal
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  2. Windows 10 How to Disable Screen Timeout When Inactive on My Computer?

    What is this?-Shows up on my screen after 1 min,when im away from computer -inactive.How to i get over it?s up on my screen after 1 min,when im away from computer -inactive.How to i get over it?
    • HJ87
    • Thread
    • display settings inactive mode lock screen power options screensaver security session timeout windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 10 Remove old remote desktop zoom setting

    I've made a change to Windows that will zoom or double the pixels when remote loggin ind. I'd like to remote this setting. 2-3 year af ago I got a 4K laptop that when loggin ind via remote desktop (mstsc.exe) would make everything miniscule. Somehow I made a change, i think to the registry...
    • runemaagensen
    • Thread
    • 4k laptop display scaling graphics mstsc pregermanifest registry remote desktop windows 10 zoom
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Disabling Remote Login

    Hello, I am trying to prevent getting spied on over my LAN. I believe the only way for this to be done is for the sleuth to use remote login. I have very little knowledge on networking, and am assuming the solution has something to do with disabling incoming ports on Windows Firewall. Thank you...
    • Palant
    • Thread
    • firewall lan network ports privacy security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Remote Desktop Optimisation

    Hi Guys, I really love my Lenovo T61p, specifically I love the 1920x1200 resolution that you don't get nowadays. Even though it's a well spec'd out laptop, the problem is that it is choking at times with the payload of software I want to run simultaneously - I'm a web developer that works from...
    • Mikeyboy
    • Thread
    • computer power dlink router home office lag lenovo t61 network adapter optimization pc performance remote access remote desktop resolution software payload teamviewer tech support web development wifi windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 a device attached to the system is not functioning

    I am getting this error, a device attached to the system is not functioning, when I try and log in remotely after I have successfully logged in before. Also I get the same error when I try and log in locally. Thanx
    • pwrmngr
    • Thread
    • connection issues device issues error message local logon system functions troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support