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Remote Desktop Access to your Server
The Remote Desktop Connection software is pre-installed with Windows XP
Professional. To run it, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories,
click Communications, and then click Remote Desktop Connection. This
software package can also be found on the Windows XP Professional and
Windows XP Home Edition product CDs and can be installed on any supported
Windows platform. To install from the CD, insert the disc into the target
machine's CD-ROM drive, select Perform Additional Tasks, and then click
Install Remote Desktop Connection.

*****Using Remote Desktop *****

Set Up Your Computer for Remote Desktop
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/default.asp

To setup your office computer to use Remote Desktop
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/enableremote.asp

*To install Remote Desktop Connection software on a client computer (XP)*
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/remoteclient.asp

To create a new Remote Desktop Connection
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/startremote.asp

Connecting to Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me,
Windows NT® 4.0, or Windows 2000, Remote Desktop Connection Software
Download.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/rdclientdl.asp

****Running Remote Desktop through a router****

To run remote desktop thought a router at home you will need to enable port
forwarding, the process for this differs depending on the router.

Linksys http://www.proteknet.com/procedures/linksys/linksys_port_forward.htm
Netopia http://www.proteknet.com/procedures/netopia/port_forward_netopia.htm
Visionet
http://www.proteknet.com/procedures/visionnet/port_forward_visionnet.htm

On the source system (The PC you are controlling FROM) port 3389 must be
"port forwarded" to the IP address of the machine you want to connect TO

Configuring the Remote Desktop Client to Connect to a Specific Port
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304304

How to Change the Listening Port for Remote Desktop
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;306759

****Links****

What is Remote Desktop in Windows XP?
http://www.petri.co.il/what's_remote_desktop.htm

Installing Remote Desktop Web Connection in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q284/9/31.asp&NoWebContent=1

How to use remote Desktop Access in Windows XP (Good Link!)
http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/wxprmdtp.htm

Setting up a wireless Remote Desktop
http://www.wireless-network-guide.com/remote-desktop-windows-xp.php

Using Windows XP Windows XP Remote Desktop
http://www.2000trainers.com/article.aspx?articleID=201&page=1

Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
http://www.labmice.net/WindowsXP/NetworkingXP/remote_desktop.htm



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Created: 08:58 AM 03.04.04
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