- #Set up chrome remote desktop install#
- #Set up chrome remote desktop windows 10#
- #Set up chrome remote desktop Pc#
#Set up chrome remote desktop Pc#
You can now set your PC to the side and go to the device you want to stream it to. If all goes well, you’ll see your device name appear in the list under the Online section. You also might need to click Yes on the UAC prompt in Windows 10. Once the PIN is entered, you can click Start. Please be sure to remember this PIN, as if you forget it, you’ll have to delete and add your PC again. Next, you’ll then want to put in a PIN, for your security. In our case, we’re naming our remote desktop as Surface. When that’s done, you’ll then want to give your PC a name. When asked if you want Chrome or Edge to open the download, click Yes. This will run through the set-up prompt.
#Set up chrome remote desktop install#
To get started, go back to the Chrome Remote Desktop website and click the link that says Accept and Install under Ready to Install. In step 3, it’s time to finally set up your PC for remote access. After that, a special host will be installed on your Windows PC in the background. When launched, you’ll want to click Allow on the UAC window that comes up. This will download a MSI file to your host PC which you’ll then need to double click to launch. To get started with it, click the Download button. From there, you’ll see a message telling you that you’ll need to set up remote access. In Edge, you can dismiss it by clicking Continue Anyway.Īfter that, you’ll be launched into Chrome Remote Desktop. If you’re using Chrome, you won’t see this.
Once there, if you’re using Microsoft Edge, you’ll get a message telling you that, “Chrome Remote Desktop needs the latest web features for the best experience.” You can ignore this message. As an alternative, you also can go to the Chrome Remote Desktop website, too to launch. The Chrome Remote Desktop icon is of two squares, one of which has a Chrome logo. In Edge and Chrome, it will appear on the top bar near your profile icon. Step 2: Visit the Chrome Remote Desktop websiteįor step 2, you’ll want to click the newly added extension in Chrome or Edge. It’s also best when you’re connected to the same network, too, though you can use a different network if you want to. The performance will vary based on the speed of your internet and your Wi-Fi performance. You’re just using the internet to stream Windows programs to a Chromebook. You’re now done with the first step.īefore going to step 2, we just want to mention that (as the name suggests) Chrome Remote Desktop isn’t a native on-device solution to getting Office and Windows applications on your Chromebook. You’ll then want to click the Add Extension pop-up that appears to confirm adding it. Once there, click the blue Add to Chrome button. To install the extension, open Edge or Chrome and visit the listing on the Chrome Web Store. It is your choice of which browser to use but we found the extension will work without any issues in Edge. Although Google says this extension is best designed for Chrome, it also will work in the new Microsoft Edge, too.
#Set up chrome remote desktop windows 10#
To get started, you’ll want to turn on your Windows 10 PC and download and install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension for Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This will then give you remote access to access Office or your other apps from your Windows 10 PC. With Chrome Remote Desktop, you can stream your Windows PC over the internet to your Chromebook, MacBook, Linux device, or other phone or tablet.
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