Access your computer remotely using the Windows Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop allows you to access a remote computer using your Windows user name and password. The only criteria is that you must have permission to access the remote computer. Change the password for a Remote Desktop connection at any time by changing your log-on credentials for Windows. Use Remote Desktop to troubleshoot a remote computer or access files from a home or office computer on the go. Access computers remotely with Remote Desktop Step 1 Select “Start” or the start globe. Choose “Control Panel,” select “User Accounts,” Step 2 Select the account you want to change the password Step 3 Select “Change the password” Step 4 Type your current password and type your new password, select “Change password” to continue.