Remote desktop Setup

[Guest]

sI have two PC's (XP) and trying to setup/run/test remote desktop. I don't
need to install (I tried) remote desktop software as I'm told already
available.

I try and connect one machine to another (and vice versa) through
accessories/commications but always end up with the Windows login window
asking for passwors. As I'm only user, I don't have login password set so
when I press return key I get the following mesage

"unable to log you on due to account restrictions"

Can some one help me get this to work

 

[Sooner Al [MVP]]

sI have two PC's (XP) and trying to setup/run/test remote desktop. I
don't
need to install (I tried) remote desktop software as I'm told already
available.

I try and connect one machine to another (and vice versa) through
accessories/commications but always end up with the Windows login window
asking for passwors. As I'm only user, I don't have login password set so
when I press return key I get the following mesage

"unable to log you on due to account restrictions"

Can some one help me get this to work

Remote Desktop, by design, requires a password for security. Its a big
security risk to do otherwise.

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[Guest]

Ok. So how do I set password for Remote desktop without having one for
windows logon. I'm the only user and I don't want to be typing a password
everytime I log into my (only) account

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have two PC's (XP) and trying to setup/run/test remote
desktop. I don't
need to install (I tried) remote desktop software as I'm told
already available.

I try and connect one machine to another (and vice versa) through
accessories/commications but always end up with the Windows login
window asking for passwors. As I'm only user, I don't have login
password set so when I press return key I get the following mesage

"unable to log you on due to account restrictions"

Can some one help me get this to work

Remote Desktop, by design, requires a password for security. Its a
big security risk to do otherwise.

Ok. So how do I set password for Remote desktop without having one
for windows logon. I'm the only user and I don't want to be typing
a password everytime I log into my (only) account

Set it up to automatically log you in at startup (TweakUI Powertoy can do
this easily) after setting your password and make sure you don't have the
screensaver set to require a password if it is set to lock the screen.

 

[Guest]

Shenan,

Thanks. This solves problem. PC can be started without the need to input
password. If need access to it form another PC, then need to have logged
out, then input (remote desktop) passord from other PC. Voila.

What would be useful is to be able to access when user is logged on and can
see what is being done. For example, I have PC's upstairs whilst my wife has
one downstairs. Useful to access hers from upstairs when she has problem but
also when she's logged and can follow what I'm doing. I this possible with
Remote Desktop ????

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I have two PC's (XP) and trying to setup/run/test remote
desktop. I don't need to install (I tried) remote desktop software
as I'm told already available.

I try and connect one machine to another (and vice versa) through
accessories/commications but always end up with the Windows login
window asking for passwors. As I'm only user, I don't have login
password set so when I press return key I get the following mesage

"unable to log you on due to account restrictions"

Can some one help me get this to work

Remote Desktop, by design, requires a password for security. Its a
big security risk to do otherwise.

Ok. So how do I set password for Remote desktop without having
one for windows logon. I'm the only user and I don't want to be
typing a password everytime I log into my (only) account

Set it up to automatically log you in at startup (TweakUI Powertoy
can do this easily) after setting your password and make sure you
don't have the screensaver set to require a password if it is set
to lock the screen.

Thanks. This solves problem. PC can be started without the need
to input password. If need access to it form another PC, then need
to have logged out, then input (remote desktop) passord from other
PC. Voila.

What would be useful is to be able to access when user is logged on
and can see what is being done. For example, I have PC's upstairs
whilst my wife has one downstairs. Useful to access hers from
upstairs when she has problem but also when she's logged and can
follow what I'm doing. I this possible with Remote Desktop ????

It is with Remote Assistance.
She would have to request it from that system, however.

Alternatively - VNC (Ultra or Tight versions in my opinion) - could do what
you are wanting pretty easily.

Overview of Remote Assistance in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300546

Using Remote Assistance to Get Help When You Need It
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/intro.mspx

HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306556/

Start a Remote Assistance Session from Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/viaim.mspx

HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance In Response to Windows Messenger
Invitation in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306800/

HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance by Sending an E-mail Message in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306757/

HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance in Response to an E-mail Invitation in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306791/

Start a Remote Assistance Session by Sending a File
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/viafile.mspx

Step-by-Step Guide to Remote Assistance
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/rmassist.mspx

Provide Remote Assistance When Using a NAT Device
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/tips/jackson1.mspx


UltraVNC
http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/

TightVNC
http://www.tightvnc.com/

 

[Guest]

Shenan,

Wow...........a lot of links to get through. I think I'll print this out and
save. Many thanks for your detailed input to my problem. I'll plough my
what through all this and should I experience additional problems or issues
I'll post anew. Again, many thanks

 

[LanceOwens]

You will need to create the accounts to the corresponding pcs on each
other then enable remote desktop on both. Select the user accounts
you just created as allowed for remote connections