Dropkickmurphys
New Member
can anyone tell me how i can get my remote desktop connection working, i have two pcs that are networked and im too lazy to get up and go between the two all the time, on is a windows xp and the other is a windows 98se.
remote desktop connection
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You don't necessarily need remote desktop connection
Just connect them via a LAN, whether its through cables or wireless and then make sure that you save all the files that you may need to use on the other computer in the shared files section so that you can access it through both computers without the hassle of setting up a remote desktop conenction
Just connect them via a LAN, whether its through cables or wireless and then make sure that you save all the files that you may need to use on the other computer in the shared files section so that you can access it through both computers without the hassle of setting up a remote desktop conenction
Dropkickmurphys
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i have done that, but i want to be able to run programs without moving from this pc
Ahh ok
Well firstly you'll have to download some software so that you can use it, which i think is the easiest way to do it
But you need to configure your computer to allow it to accept remote desktop connections
Steps to allow other computers for a remote desktop connection
To set up this computer to use Remote Desktop:
Open System in Control Panel.
On the Remote tab, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.
Ensure that you have the proper permissions to connect to your computer remotely, and click OK. You must be an administrator or a member of the Remote Desktop Users group on your computer. For more information, see To allow other users to connect to your computer.
Notes
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to enable the Remote Desktop feature.
To open a Control Panel item, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
To use Remote Desktop, you need the following:
A computer running Windows XP Professional ("remote" computer) with a connection to a Local Area Network or the Internet.
A second computer ("home" computer) with access to the Local Area Network via network connection, modem, or Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. This computer must have Remote Desktop Connection, formerly called the Terminal Services client, installed.
Appropriate user accounts and permissions.
Well firstly you'll have to download some software so that you can use it, which i think is the easiest way to do it
But you need to configure your computer to allow it to accept remote desktop connections
Steps to allow other computers for a remote desktop connection
To set up this computer to use Remote Desktop:
Open System in Control Panel.
On the Remote tab, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.
Ensure that you have the proper permissions to connect to your computer remotely, and click OK. You must be an administrator or a member of the Remote Desktop Users group on your computer. For more information, see To allow other users to connect to your computer.
Notes
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group to enable the Remote Desktop feature.
To open a Control Panel item, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click the appropriate icon.
To use Remote Desktop, you need the following:
A computer running Windows XP Professional ("remote" computer) with a connection to a Local Area Network or the Internet.
A second computer ("home" computer) with access to the Local Area Network via network connection, modem, or Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. This computer must have Remote Desktop Connection, formerly called the Terminal Services client, installed.
Appropriate user accounts and permissions.
elmarcorulz
VIP Member
download vnc viewer client and server, and install them on the relevant computers. configure the setings and ip, and away you go
apj101
VIP Member
or set up telnet server client relationship but then thats way harded. I do recommend realvnc, i use it regularly
www.realvnc.com
www.realvnc.com
Dropkickmurphys
New Member
thanks for that apj101 that is really helpful, its quite easy to use as well!