remote desktop connection

[Guest]

Do I need to install remote desktop on both of the computers I wish to use
for this type of connection? I see where they have both web server and
client. Does the web server of the one machine start at boot?

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

You need to enable Remote Desktop on the machine you want to connect to -
think of this as the 'server.' On the 'client' simply go to
Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications and click on Remote Desktop.

IIS and its components are startup services - ie. you can access a web
server even though no one has logged onto the server.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Guest]

So what is the best way to enable remote desktop? Is there a file or icon
you click? Excuse me for being so stupid.

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

It's on the Remote tab in My Computer properties - See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315328

Note - this is only available in XP Professional - XP Home does not support
this feature.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP