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I have a home computer running Windows Server 2003. I am connected to the internet through cable DSL. I just wanted to know if there was a way that I could access my home computer remotely without the use of commercially available software.
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Hi eric,
check out vnc program, free secure small utility. its catches the screen frame by frame so it doesnt slow down your remote computer. i use it when i am on the road.
http://www.realvnc.com/
R
check out vnc program, free secure small utility. its catches the screen frame by frame so it doesnt slow down your remote computer. i use it when i am on the road.
http://www.realvnc.com/
R
Like arioh said, use remote desktop connections in windows 2003. Limitation : only 2 administrative accounts can log on at the same time, but I guess that would be enough :)
1. Enable Remote Desktop on windows 2003 : Right click My computer -> Properties-> tab Remote -> check Enable Remote Desktop on this computer.
2.On other windows XP, run remote desktop connection (start -> run ->mstsc or All programs-> accessories->communication
NOTE : by default , even if you enable Remote Desktop, AN administrator can NOT connect via Remote Desktop if this account has BLANK password ( no password). Just assign any password to the administrator account, then enjoy.
1. Enable Remote Desktop on windows 2003 : Right click My computer -> Properties-> tab Remote -> check Enable Remote Desktop on this computer.
2.On other windows XP, run remote desktop connection (start -> run ->mstsc or All programs-> accessories->communication
NOTE : by default , even if you enable Remote Desktop, AN administrator can NOT connect via Remote Desktop if this account has BLANK password ( no password). Just assign any password to the administrator account, then enjoy.
hi,
just follw the instructions of arioh and nttranbao. There is no need to install more software into your PC. Remote Desktop Connection does the job. I can't imagine a reason for which someone would install another software to do the same thing...
Just remember to enable the remote desktop connection as nttranbao described, and also, for security reasons, authorize a uesr (WITH password) to have the right to access the PC, instead of everybody...
Bakos
just follw the instructions of arioh and nttranbao. There is no need to install more software into your PC. Remote Desktop Connection does the job. I can't imagine a reason for which someone would install another software to do the same thing...
Just remember to enable the remote desktop connection as nttranbao described, and also, for security reasons, authorize a uesr (WITH password) to have the right to access the PC, instead of everybody...
Bakos
good day,
for sure their is a way to connect to ur home pc,
u can do this by using vpn from the isp, and u have to install vpn client at ur pc for sure.
this is the most secure way to perform this issue.
for sure their is a way to connect to ur home pc,
u can do this by using vpn from the isp, and u have to install vpn client at ur pc for sure.
this is the most secure way to perform this issue.
> I can't imagine a reason for which someone would install another software to do the same thing...
because it isn't easy (or possible) to open up firewall ports, get an outside IP address (or figure out dynamic dns), etc...
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=33AD53D8-9ABC-4E15-A78F-EB2AABAD74B5&displaylang=en
look at "Overview" section
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx