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    remote desktop feature?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by goofball22, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. goofball22

    goofball22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently heard about this feature in windows where you are able to access your desktop away from home on your laptop. Not talking about a server, but actually being able to control your desktop through the internet on your laptop. I have never seen in action, until technical support controlled my laptop to solve some problems.

    I was wondering if someone could post a link or some info about how this feature works, especially on windows vista. Any info would be appreciated.
     
    goofball22, Sep 7, 2007
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    paOol Notebook Consultant

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    remote access?
     
    paOol, Sep 7, 2007
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    paOol Notebook Consultant

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    go to Control Panel -> Network Connections
    Create new connection -> set up an advanced connection
    Accept incoming connections, if this is the comp that u want to connect to
    next, next, allow VPN, done.

    there is also some software you can use. like pctogo or something like that.


    or, control panel -> system.
    go to remote tab.
    and check the box to allow remotely connecting to computers or w/e.
    done.
     
    paOol, Sep 7, 2007
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    goofball22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you for the informative reply.

    Im not sure if this is true, but every edition of windows can be controlled by a remote user. However, only xp pro, vista business and ultimate can actually control other computers.

    Is that true?
     
    goofball22, Sep 7, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    PhoenixFx, Sep 7, 2007
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    goofball22 Notebook Enthusiast

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    once again, this forum is full of resources.

    Thank you for the informative reply as well.
     
    goofball22, Sep 7, 2007
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    jferg Newbie

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    You can go to logmein.com and sign up there to access your computer from anywhere. It's easy to use and free.
     
    jferg, Sep 8, 2007
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