How to setup Remote Desktop Connection on XP Home?

Question

When I updated to Service Pack 3, I saw Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) was available. But when I went to System Properties and under the Remote Tab, there isn't an option to "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer". Any ideas? Thanks

Answer 1

You cannot connect to a machine remotly that is running windows Home, you must have Pro.



What you can do with Home is connect to a Pro machine remotly.

Answer 2

Windows XP Home users can't connect host a remote desktop connection but can connect to one. On the other hand windows xp professional users can host a remote desktop connection.



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Answer 3

Did you positioned up an account with a password for each device? in case you desire to apply the administrative account on the two machines you will ought to establish a password. RDP(distant laptop Protocol) will require you to log into the two machines. additionally, be sure you have enabled distant laptop. Assuming you recognize the thank you to get to the gadget properties, circulate to the distant tab and enable it, in case you have no longer already finished so. good success.

Answer 4

you probably only have the client software. You can connect to a windows server, but they can't connect to you.



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