Windows operating systems

Windows: Configuring Remote Execution Protocol on Windows

Configure remote access settings by using these procedures.

Before you begin

You must configure the User Account Control feature before you run the wizard.
Windows operating systemsTip: Ensure that the Remote Registry in Windows Services is started, and ports 445, 137, and 139 are unblocked in the firewall.

Procedure

Windows operating systemsIf the system is running on Windows, complete the following steps to disable User Account Control:
  1. The built-in Administrator account must be enabled. To enable the built-in administrator account, click Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy. Then, under Security Settings, double-click Local Policies. Double-click Security Options. Double-click the Accounts: Administrator account status section. Select Enable and click OK.
  2. User Account Control must be disabled for all windows administrators. To disable User Account Control for administrators, click Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy. Then, under Security Settings, double-click Local Policies. Double-click Security Options. Double-click the User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode section. Select Disable and click OK.
  3. User Account Control must be disabled for the built-in Administrator account. To disable User Account Control for administrators, click Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy. Then, under Security Settings, double-click Local Policies. Double-click Security Options. Double-click the User Account Control: Admin Appoval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Account section. Select Disable and click OK.