Hi,

I work between home and the office. Both computers are connected to the
internet all the time (ADSL) and I would like to be able to log onto each
system remotely over the internet connection. Could someone please advise
me how to set up this sort of connection. I can follow instructions, if
someone could help me with the setting up. I assume this is like 'Remote
Desktop' but over the internet. Both computers are using WindowsXP Pro.

Thanks. Jane

PC Anywhere?

GoToMyPC?


"Jane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I work between home and the office. Both computers are connected to the
> internet all the time (ADSL) and I would like to be able to log onto each
> system remotely over the internet connection. Could someone please advise
> me how to set up this sort of connection. I can follow instructions, if
> someone could help me with the setting up. I assume this is like 'Remote
> Desktop' but over the internet. Both computers are using WindowsXP Pro.
>
> Thanks. Jane
>
>

Hi Jane,

Remote Desktop can be done over the internet. Click start/help & support,
then search on it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Jane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I work between home and the office. Both computers are connected to the
> internet all the time (ADSL) and I would like to be able to log onto each
> system remotely over the internet connection. Could someone please advise
> me how to set up this sort of connection. I can follow instructions, if
> someone could help me with the setting up. I assume this is like 'Remote
> Desktop' but over the internet. Both computers are using WindowsXP Pro.
>
> Thanks. Jane
>
>

You use Remote Desktop. Your networks need to be using Static IP addresses
or you need to use a Dynamic IP redirecting service like DNS2Go .

You need to have RD enabled on both systems (System Properties->Remote
Tab->Remote Desktop section->check box to enable. You don't have to click
the button and Select remote users .)

If you use a router with Forwarding ensure you open port 3389

Also enable RD in the XP Firewall (Windows Firewall->Exceptions Tab->check
box for Remote Desktop

Go to Programs->Accessories->Communication->Remote Desktop. Enter the IP
address for the computer. Then Enter the computer name and password.


--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Jane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I work between home and the office. Both computers are connected to the
> internet all the time (ADSL) and I would like to be able to log onto each
> system remotely over the internet connection. Could someone please advise
> me how to set up this sort of connection. I can follow instructions, if
> someone could help me with the setting up. I assume this is like 'Remote
> Desktop' but over the internet. Both computers are using WindowsXP Pro.
>
> Thanks. Jane
>
>