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Remote Desktop

Asked by: jtp101

I'm looking for a simple (and preferably free) way of getting remote desktop functionality between 2 windows 2000 pro machines.  I know this is available in XP, but I'm not sure how to do it in 2000.

Justin

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2004-01-25 at 14:23:10ID20862458
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Answers

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2004-01-25 at 14:24:45ID: 10197450

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-01-25 at 14:37:18ID: 10197501

Unfortunately, W2K does not come with a TS CAL, although it can use the Server CAL when connecting to a W2K server...  

I have used VNC successfully, but you might want to ck Steven's links for a tighter version..  :)  It is free, so the price is right...

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2004-01-25 at 14:42:29ID: 10197531

Netmeeting also has a remote control feature (included with most windows OS's)

 

by: pushpakumaraPosted on 2004-01-26 at 02:32:00ID: 10199778

hi
you could not use Remort Desktop to log on w2k prof computer. coz it does not come with terminal server
so Vnc is good solution.

and Radmin also  

Download remort admin(Shareware) free download

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Network_and_Internet/Network_Management_Tools/Remote_Administrator__Radmin_.html


http://www.free-downloads.net/programs/Remote_Administrator_(Radmin)

Download vnc free download
http://download.com.com/3000-7240-10247939.html



 

by: jtp101Posted on 2004-01-26 at 07:29:45ID: 10201104

Thank you all very much - TightVNC looks like the way to go.

Cheers,

Justin

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-01-26 at 08:15:42ID: 10201485

Thought you would say that...  :)

Have a great week..!

FE

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2004-01-26 at 15:24:22ID: 10205111

Glad we could help!

 

by: kreeseisPosted on 2004-02-10 at 11:59:46ID: 10325603

You could also try Real VNC http://www.realvnc.com/
It's a nice clean VNC version that did the trick for me.  I like it better than tight VNC.  

KR

 

by: jtp101Posted on 2004-02-10 at 14:59:16ID: 10327432

Yes, actually the http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/winvnc.html link above points to the Real VNC site anyway.  I have downloaded both, and there doesn't seem to be that much difference between them - both work brilliantly!

Cheers,

Justin

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-02-10 at 15:05:56ID: 10327507

:)

 

by: presscorePosted on 2004-02-16 at 03:06:18ID: 10370884

I am trying to printer over a wireless network from a laptop using windows 2k and a desktop using windows xp.
printer sharing is configured.  I was able to connect by  using win xp home version fine. (\\computername\printername). I tried the same for another laptop user win 2k and it is not connecting to the host computer.

 

by: LuisPPosted on 2004-02-17 at 11:58:00ID: 10385580

Hello

Try TightVNC, I use the development version 1.3dev3, and it works much better than their previous ones, and best than VNC or RealVNC.

http://www.tightvnc.com/  this is their home page, you may want to give a donation if you prefer.

http://www.tightvnc.com/download.html this is their download page, at the bottom you can find the development version.

Give it a try.

LuisP

 

by: tobluforuPosted on 2004-02-17 at 15:22:03ID: 10387505

Use this http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/rdclientdl.asp
Term server is great, I think it's faster then remote desktop

 

by: funkyfingerPosted on 2004-02-18 at 12:28:55ID: 10396319

 

by: jtp101Posted on 2004-02-18 at 12:48:48ID: 10396534

But as I understand it, terminal server is only good for remotly accessing XP desktops - I need to do it with 2000....

 

by: funkyfingerPosted on 2004-02-18 at 12:54:31ID: 10396604

I am using XP (or 2000) to connect to windows 2000 server (or XP).
I am not sure if 2000 pro has this feature. If it does it would be start > terminal services client > terminal services client.
If you do not have this I do not know if it would be on the cd or if it only comes with win2k server

 

by: kreeseisPosted on 2004-02-18 at 12:56:21ID: 10396619

I've installed it on my 2000 box and it works great.

 

by: kreeseisPosted on 2004-02-18 at 12:57:39ID: 10396636

Pardon me.  I've installed on my 2000pro machine for connecting to my 2000 servers running terminal services and it works great.

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-02-18 at 13:18:53ID: 10396842

Ok guys...  W2K Pro does not come with the server edition of Terminal Services...  XP Pro does, XP Home comes only with the client....  Therefore, W2K Pro can TS into the Server which must be running Terminal Services Server...  XP Pro can TS into XP Home, W2K Server, and XP Pro...  

BTW:  you do know this question has been closed, eh..?

 

by: robklPosted on 2004-02-20 at 11:18:45ID: 10415327

There's also NetMeeting which works well as remote desktop. I use it all the time for this purpose. It works on XP,98 also.

 

by: jtp101Posted on 2004-02-20 at 11:35:47ID: 10415461

ok, so just to be clear - can I install TS server on windows 2000 Pro?  That is, can I use Terminal services to get remote desktop functioanlity between to win 2000 pro machines?

Yes, I know the question has been closed, but I'm not going to tell anyone...  Who would turn away free advice ;-)

Thanks again for your help everyone,

Justin

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-02-20 at 17:46:44ID: 10417548

W2K comes with the TS client and license, but not the server...  You can use it to TS into a W2K server with the TS server running, but not between two W2K Pro machines...  Sorry...  That is why MS added that functionality to W XP Pro....

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2004-02-20 at 17:47:18ID: 10417551

But that being said, you could use something like VNC or TightVNC for that purpose...  :)

 

by: pawanpPosted on 2004-02-23 at 19:21:56ID: 10437856

can anyone tell me when I am installing Norton Antivirus on win2k pro desktop why my desktop hangs when I try to see the property of any of the folder?
I need some help

 

by: pawanpPosted on 2004-02-23 at 19:32:34ID: 10437895

can anyone tell me when I am installing Norton Antivirus 2003 desktop version on win2k pro desktop why my desktop hangs when I try to see the property of any of the folder?

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2004-02-23 at 19:39:19ID: 10437916

pawanp you need to ask your own question, and the experts will be glad to try and help :-)

 

by: liutimPosted on 2004-02-25 at 14:15:53ID: 10454801

if you are in a SMS environment...you can use SMSHelpDesk

 

by: fundylauPosted on 2004-02-29 at 02:40:05ID: 10479573

Visit the following web site,and you will get a  free version of GotoMyPC :
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1056398-4182489

 

by: JohnGerhardtPosted on 2004-06-25 at 06:25:45ID: 11398178

I know the support issue is closed but there is one thing that needs clarifying as RDC and VNC are different things. RDC actually gives you a seperate workspace on the machine that you are connected to - VNC doesnt do this by default (you control the console session).....

 

by: TICITGPosted on 2004-09-28 at 14:46:47ID: 12174469

Gencontrol works pretty good for us.  as long as you have admin rights to the box you own it ;)

http://www.tucows.com/preview/333825.html

 

by: bilbusPosted on 2005-02-25 at 06:12:20ID: 13403014

lol just install remote desktop on it

RDP server can be found on the windows 2003 resource kit (this is the RDP server not mstscc)

 

by: lfederPosted on 2005-03-02 at 14:24:58ID: 13444820

I am using remote RDC on my 2000 server,  When get booted out my connection says the terminal server has exceeded the maximum connections and doesn't allow me to connect, is there a way to reset these connections without rebooting the server?

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2005-03-02 at 14:39:37ID: 13444937

Not without direct access to the server.  If you can directly access the server, you can terminate an RDP session in the Terminal Services manager...  in the Users pane, right-click one of the users with a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) session, and then click Logoff...

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2005-03-02 at 14:40:16ID: 13444939

BTW:  you should have opened a new thread for that question..  :)

 

by: sekhar_csePosted on 2005-10-07 at 04:56:45ID: 15037672

 

by: Fatal_ExceptionPosted on 2005-10-07 at 09:33:09ID: 15040079

??????????

 

by: kadadi_vPosted on 2008-05-15 at 06:39:24ID: 21573475

yes,in  windows 2000 remote desktop utility is not present bydefault you can download the remote desktop it is free and you can easily install and connect the other pc

 

by: MekpilotPosted on 2008-10-24 at 11:30:39ID: 22798795

You could also use Logmein's free version.  www.logmein.com

 

by: QuickSolutionPosted on 2009-10-04 at 22:51:33ID: 25492661

Dear jtp101!

Leave everything aside, just use Teamviewer
http://www.teamviewer.com

Features
   -  Remote support without installation
   -  Remote administration of unattended servers
   -  Remote presentation of products, solutions and services
   -  File transfer
   -  Works behind firewalls
   -  Highest security standard
   -  Browser based access
   -  Online status display
   -  Optimized Performance

Its the best solution I have ever use for such purpose, you can access, filetransfer, desktop recordings, it also works without live IPs etc etc

Bellow is the link of its benchmark with competitors, check it also
http://www.teamviewer.com/images/excel/TeamViewer_Benchmark.xls

IN SHORT I MUST SAY ITS THE BEST

Regards
QuickSolution

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