How Can I Remote Control PC without Admin  Rights?

Need to remotely access a PC without admin rights

Admin rights are permissions granted by administrators to users which allow users to create, delete and modify items and settings. For these reasons, can we get remote control without Admin rights? You can get some inspiration from this post.  

How to get remote control to a PC without admin rights

Here in this part, 2 ways to get remote desktop access without admin rights will be listed to you. Keep reading!

AnyViewer: Easily remotely access a PC without any limitations

To remote control a PC without admin rights, here we strongly recommend free & professional software for remote access-- AnyViewer. With AnyViewer, you can get remote control to a PC whether you have admin rights or not. Apart from that, the remote connection won’t be limited on the same LAN if 2 PCs are not in the same location. And you could also enjoy the following advantages:

★Tips:

 Get a one-click connection. If you log into the same AnyViewer account on 2 PCs. Then you can realize a one-click connection for the attended or unattended access.

 High compatibility. It is workable for multiple Windows versions, like Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server. More importantly, Windows 10 Home Edition and Windows 7 Home Premium.

 iOS-supported. AnyViewer not only allows you to remotely control a PC from another PC, but also remotely access a PC from an iPad or iPhone.

File Transfer. You’re able to get file transfer with AnyViewer whether in the remote session or not.

What are you waiting for? Get one and follow me to know the operations about remote desktop access without admin rights.

Step 1. Install AnyViewer on both 2 PCs and then open it. Go to the “Log in” tab, and click on “Sign up”.

Step 2. Fill in the information to sign up.

Step 3. Now you can see your interface as the following picture. And your device will automatically be assigned to the account you’ve logged in to.

Step 4. If you log the same account on another device, there will be 2 devices in the “My devices” tab. Click the PC that you need to control and click "Remote control" to achieve unattended access with one click. 

Step 5. The connection is established successfully. And you can get remote access without admin rights.

If you want to transfer files, you can click on File on the above line and then choose the files you want to transfer.

Isn’t it ultra-easy and efficient? We’re sure that you could get a better remote control experience than RDP. And if you want to enjoy more privileges, you can upgrade to an advanced plan with which you can enjoy:

• Assign more devices. With a professional edition, you’re able to assign 10 devices and manage 100 PCs.
• Transfer large files. If the file is larger than 100 MB, then you could get your file transferred easily and quickly.
• Enjoy Privacy Mode. With Privacy Mode, the screen remote PC that you control will be blackened, which means the privacy is totally protected.

Get remote control without admin rights with RDP [on the same LAN]

Some users may ask, can I get remote control to a PC without admin rights by using RDP? The answer to this question is Yes. But before the operations, we need to perform some settings. Now follow me to operate.

Part 1: Perform the settings

Step 1. On the remote PC, press "Win + R" to invoke the dialog box and then type “gpedit.msc” and hit “OK” to open Group Policy Editor.

Step 2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.

Step 3. Double-click on "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" to open "Properties". Select "Add User or Group..."

Step 4. Enter "remote" in the blank and then click on "Check Names".

Step 5. Now you can get the name. Click on "OK".

Part 2: Get remote connection with RDP

Step 1. On the host PC, click the “Start” button and go to “Settings” > “System” > “Remote Desktop”. Here you can see the PC name of this computer. Keep it in mind, as you need to use it for accessing this computer.

Step 2. Drag the slider to enable Remote Desktop. Then, click “Confirm”.

Step 3. In the PC that you use to control another PC, input “remote desktop connection”, and double click "Remote Desktop Connection" to open it.

Step 4. Now, you’ll be in Remote Desktop Connection. Type the PC name or the IP address of the remote PC and click "Connect".

Step 5. Then, you’ll be asked to input the password and user name, and the password of the host PC to connect to it. After that, the connection can be established successfully.

Conclusion

Can we use RDP for remote control PC without admin rights? It seems not possible for now. However, here is the best solution-- AnyViewer for you. No matter whether you have admin rights or not, AnyViewer can give you an amazing experience on the remote control. Let’s give it a shot!