Open a terminal and type following command to enable the remote desktop: $ gconftool-2 -s -t bool /desktop/gnome/remote_access/enabled true To disable the “Ask for Confirmation” dialog $ gconftool-2 -s -t bool /desktop/gnome/remote_access/prompt_enabled true If you check System -> Preferences -> Remote Desktop you will see that it is now turned ON. View more Advertisements