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As you can see, the picture to the left is from the remote computer, where I can log onto the server and access files and folders. The server (picture to the right) is set up with 2 different partitions, one C and one D.
How can I access the C and the D folder from the remote computer? As it appears (picture to the left), I can only (?) access the "libraries" part of the server.
Please help me how I can access the D and C partition, and not just the folders in the picture to the left.
Thank you,
//Steria
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Did you try right clicking on the partition, choosing properties and then "sharing" tab and "advanced sharing".
That should work if you set it up properly. -
That was easy. Thank you very much downloads.
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What is the easiest and most secure way to connect to my home network (server) from my laptop when I am, let's say, out of the country? And how is this done?
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Take a while to read up on VPN as used to provide secure access to remote computers.
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What about "Remote Desktop Connection" which is within Windows 7? Is that a good/secure alternative which applies to what I want to accomplish?
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There are several issues with that- one is that the host computer- the one you're connecting to has to use Win 7 Pro, Ultimate or Enterprise.
Second issue is that remote desktop protocol is susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks and is as far as I remember encrypted with RC4 which is laughable.
All in all- it's not secure and it can't be used unless your host machine uses at least Win 7 Pro -
It is not secure you say... Hm. In what way? Are many people using this way of connecting for instance?
The host computer (the server I want to access on my home network) is equipped with Windows 7 Professional. What about if the computer I use to connect to the server is using Win7 home/prof/ult or if it is a WinXP computer instead?
Are there any other recommendations to VPN's as you mentioned, that you'd recommend? Ones that can be used with either Win7Home or Win7Pro/Ult? Free or payable, both options.
Thank you,
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Well RC4 is used in WEP among others. The encryption protocol that is famous for being crackable in less than a minute, so I'd say no to RDC.
Although you could do RDC over SSH or something like that- which should give you security you need.
Windows XP uses older RDC compared to Win 7 and I'm not suer if you'd be able to connect to a Win7 RDC "server" with it.
Unfortunately I won't be too much help on VPN solutions- I'm not using one myself so I'll leave this matter to those who do and can advise you based on their experiences. -
blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
While VPN is probably the best solution you could use FTPS and use a Non std port. This way it will be hidden from normal scanners. Most all of the scanner only scan on ports <1024. Since you have over 65k to choose from it does give you more options. If you use the std ports hackers will work 24/7 on trying to break in. Most all that tried to break mine where from China. I added a FW rule to my router to block ALL incoming from that IP block. I have not have any problems now in 5+ yrs.
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What VPN would you recommend, blue68f100? Is it a free or paid option? Easy to use?
Thank you,
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Most use Open VPN, I do not because my router is a EndPoint VPN router. Which means I connect directly to my router not pc giving me full access to my Complete network as if I was there. Now using VPN requires a good uplink speed.
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Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) vs. OpenVPN or other program that is safe and secure?
EASY QUESTION - Accesing partitions through home network (server)
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