Remote Access

tidyboy21 · 06-19-2008, 09:40 AM

Hi all, just wanted to know a bit about remote access. I have a friend whose pc needs looking at, is it possible that I can do this remotely. I was always under the impression that I would need a server to do this? What exactly would I need? Many thanks.

patrickv · 06-19-2008, 10:36 AM

it's nothing of a big deal really, your friend only need to enable Remote desktop on his machine and give you an account for use.
Your machine has to be windows XP pro.

However if he is running linux that's a different situation you would have to use a client such as real VNC or the like

tidyboy21 · 06-19-2008, 11:30 AM

I'm using Vista Premium, he is on XP home, is that going to be a problem?

patrickv · 06-19-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tidyboy21

I'm using Vista Premium, he is on XP home, is that going to be a problem?

XP home ? am not sure home has Remote desktop connection, much less Windows firewall, honestly i've never used home

Yogi32 · 06-20-2008, 11:18 PM

Im pretty sure XP Home has remote desktop on it. Just make sure his remote desktop connection is set up to accept invitations.

matt_1988 · 06-21-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogi32

Im pretty sure XP Home has remote desktop on it. Just make sure his remote desktop connection is set up to accept invitations.

XP Doesnt install Remote desktop during installation. My honest advice is to use Logmein. a fantastic remote access app. I cant believe no one suggested it. RDP is good, but only for internal use really (but even then RealVNC is better! ha ha).

06-19-2008, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
tidyboy21 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 284	Remote Access Hi all, just wanted to know a bit about remote access. I have a friend whose pc needs looking at, is it possible that I can do this remotely. I was always under the impression that I would need a server to do this? What exactly would I need? Many thanks. __________________ ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA X48 (0407) C2D E8500 @ 4.12GHz Zalman CNPS9700-LED (Lapped) 3GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-6400 @ 966MHz, 4-4-4-12 2 x HD3870's DDR4 Crossfire (875/1250) Thermaltake Toughpower W0132 1000w 4 x Western Digital 250GB HDs 2 x LG Flatron 24" Monitors Thermaltake Armor with 25cm Side Fan 3D Mark06 19125 (Vista)

06-19-2008, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,584	it's nothing of a big deal really, your friend only need to enable Remote desktop on his machine and give you an account for use. Your machine has to be windows XP pro. However if he is running linux that's a different situation you would have to use a client such as real VNC or the like __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2

06-19-2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
tidyboy21 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 284	I'm using Vista Premium, he is on XP home, is that going to be a problem? __________________ ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA X48 (0407) C2D E8500 @ 4.12GHz Zalman CNPS9700-LED (Lapped) 3GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-6400 @ 966MHz, 4-4-4-12 2 x HD3870's DDR4 Crossfire (875/1250) Thermaltake Toughpower W0132 1000w 4 x Western Digital 250GB HDs 2 x LG Flatron 24" Monitors Thermaltake Armor with 25cm Side Fan 3D Mark06 19125 (Vista)

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06-20-2008, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yogi32 New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14	Im pretty sure XP Home has remote desktop on it. Just make sure his remote desktop connection is set up to accept invitations.