After configuration, you start administering computers by adding clients to the main list of computers. When you install Remote Desktop and open it for the first time, use the setup assistant to finalize configuration. Non-Mac client computers must have Virtual Network Computing (VNC)–compatible software. System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app To find the client software version on Mac computers you haven’t yet added to the All Computers list, go to the computer, locate the following file in the Finder, and check its version: To find the client software version, when you’re using Remote Desktop, select the computer, choose File > Get Info, and look at the ARD Version field. Mac client computers must have version 3.6 or later of the Remote Desktop client software for full control.Īlthough you may be able to control and observe Mac computers using earlier versions of the Remote Desktop client software, you can’t generate reports or execute remote commands. After clicking the link above, click the 'Open App Store' button from the pop up box, then click the cloud download icon in the top right corner. Note: This link will prompt you to upen the Mac App Store application. Mac computers must be running OS X 10.10.5 or later. Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store, and open the app. To use Remote Desktop, your administrator and client computers must meet these requirements:
