It seems like you're facing an issue with the ports being used by Cryptography Service, causing them to become unavailable for Remote Desktop connections on Windows 7 RC. To resolve this problem and enable external access to your home PC, you may need to follow a different approach to configure Remote Desktop settings for external access.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you access your home PC externally:
### Configuring Remote Desktop for External Access on Windows 7:
1.
Port Forwarding on Router:
- Log in to your router's configuration page.
- Navigate to the Port Forwarding section.
- Forward the desired port (e.g., 3389 for Remote Desktop) to the internal IP address of your home PC.
2.
Dynamic DNS (Optional):
- Set up a Dynamic DNS service if your external IP address changes frequently. This allows you to connect using a domain name instead of an IP address.
3.
Windows Firewall Configuration:
- Allow Remote Desktop through the Windows Firewall.
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
- Click on "Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall" and ensure "Remote Desktop" is checked.
4.
Remote Desktop Settings:
- Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System.
- Click on "Remote settings" on the left.
- Select "Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop" for accessibility.
5.
Adjusting Remote Desktop Port:
- If you're encountering port conflicts, change the default Remote Desktop port:
- Open Registry Editor (regedit).
- Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber.
- Change the port number (e.g., to 3390) to avoid conflicts.
6.
Connect Externally:
- Use your external IP address or Dynamic DNS hostname followed by the port number to connect (e.g.,
your_IP:3390).
### Additional Tips:
- Ensure your ISP allows incoming connections on the chosen port.
- Use strong passwords and consider implementing Network Level Authentication (NLA).
- Update your Windows 7 system with the latest security patches.
By following these steps, you should be able to access your home PC externally via Remote Desktop on Windows 7 RC. If you face any difficulties or need further clarification on any step, feel free to ask!
