How do I use the microphone/headset on my home computer when using Remote Desktop ?
- Set up Remote Desktop using our Remote Desktop FAQ
- Go to Start and Remote Desktop
- When the Remote Desktop window open, before you connect, choose Show Options
- Choose the Local Resources tab.
- Under Remote Audio choose the Settings button
- Click on Record from this computer to select it.
- Click OK to continue.
- At the bottom of the Local Resources tab, click on the More button.
- Select video capture devices
- Click OK
- Now click on the Connect to start the Remote Desktop connection
- If you are asked Do you trust this remote connection? check that the Remote computer name is correct and click Connect to continue.
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