Configure remote desktop in windows xp / windows server 2003 11 Attachment(s) Imagine that you recently started a small business and are trying to build your client base—salespeople out on the road every day, working on getting new business. You don't want your salespeople to be left without documents they need while meeting with important clients. You can empower your employees to have important data at their fingertips, at all times. Remote Desktop, included with Windows XP Professional, enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once connected, Remote Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that's happening on the screen. With Remote Desktop, you can leave your computer at the office without losing access to your files, applications, and e-mail. Your sales force will be able to access the latest pricing sheet from on the road by using Remote Desktop in Windows XP Professional. To use Remote Desktop With Remote Desktop, you can connect to your work computer from home and access all of your programs, files, and network resources as though you were actually sitting in front of your computer at work. You need three things to create a remote location:
3.Click System. Attachment 13224 4.Click the Remote tab, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box, and then click OK. Attachment 13225 Next, make sure you have Windows Firewall set up to allow exceptions.
2.Under Manage security settings for, click Windows Firewall. Attachment 13227 3.Make sure the Don't allow exceptions check box is not selected. Attachment 13228 4.Click the Exceptions tab, and verify that the Remote Desktop check box is selected. Attachment 13229
Connect your remote computer to the host computer To connect your home computer, which is the client (or remote) computer to your work (or host) computer, follow these steps:
The Remote Desktop window opens, and you see the desktop settings, files, and programs that are on your host computer, which in this example is your work computer. Your host computer remains locked, and nobody can access it without a password. In addition, no one will be able to see the work you are doing remotely.To end your Remote Desktop session:
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