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XBOX PC Remote Tools quickstart guide

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Install and set up

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Prerequisites

• Both devices need internet access during setup.
• Install the XBOX PC Toolbox app from the Microsoft Store on both devices.
• Devices must share the same local network and be able to ping each other.
• Get the XBOX PC Toolbox application from the RETAIL sandbox. After setup, you can switch to any developer sandbox.
• Only Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home or Pro editions are supported.
• You need physical access to both devices during setup.
• Target devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID are supported via Lightweight provisioning only. Fully Managed isn’t available for Entra-joined devices. The app automatically detects this condition and disables the Fully Managed option during setup.
• Administrator access is required on both devices.

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Changes made by XBOX PC Toolbox setup

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Development PC configuration changes

• Enables Developer Mode.
• Installs PowerShell modules in your Documents folder.
• Sets the network adapter’s profile to private.
• Enables file and printer sharing and network discovery on private networks.
• Enables Windows Remote Management (WinRM).
• Installs OpenSSH Client and configures ssh-agent to start automatically.
• Creates SSH keys for use.

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Target device configuration changes applied during setup

• Enables Developer Mode.
• Installs PowerShell modules in your Documents folder.
• Sets the network adapter’s profile to private.
• Enables file and printer sharing and network discovery on private networks.
• Enables WinRM.
• Installs OpenSSH Server and configures sshd to start automatically.
• Adds a firewall rule for SSH server on port 22.
• Configures SSH for PowerShell subsystem and key-based authentication.
• Installs Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable.
• Sets a netsh HTTPS rule on port 4275 for wdEndpoint to listen for incoming connections.