remote desktop

[doninwash]

My laptop recently had to have everything re-installed. Now when I try to
establish a remote desktop connection with my home computer I get the
connection screen with my administrator name on the home computer listed but
I cannot enter the password successfully and make the connection. I think I
have forgotten what password I used. How can I recover it or establish a new
name and password for the connection to work?

 

[Sooner Al [MVP]]

My laptop recently had to have everything re-installed. Now when I try to
establish a remote desktop connection with my home computer I get the
connection screen with my administrator name on the home computer listed
but
I cannot enter the password successfully and make the connection. I think
I
have forgotten what password I used. How can I recover it or establish a
new
name and password for the connection to work?

See these for possible help. You need to do these procedures while at home.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321305
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16211796
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14828505

Once you get that squared away make sure you write down your passwords and
keep them in a safe place. You really should consider only logging into a XP
PC via Remote Desktop as a limited user versus an administrator if possible.
You can then use "Run As" if you need admin privileges. In all cases use a
strong password.

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx

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