how can i get a server or whatever remote desktop connection requires for the 2 computers in my room that are connected only by a network(they have no interenet) b/c im getting tired of moving the moniter plug from one computer to another (i only have one moniter for them atm) and im tried of using remote assistance for that too...so how might i get this to work properly?  bother computers have windows xp home edition. thanks !

I don't know how to use Remote Desktop, I always use UltraVnc (http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net) and it works great! You can register UltraVnc as a service and control everything, including remote file transfer by lan or internet.
"UltraVNC is an easy to use, fast and free sotware that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other PC remotely. It means that you can work on a remote computer, as if you were sitting in front of it, right from your current location.
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UltraVNC key features include FileTransfer, Video Driver, Encryption Plugins, MS Logon, high performances over all kinds of connections, Viewer Toolbar, JavaViewer with FileTransfer, autoscaling and serverside scaling, Multiple Monitors support, Repeater/proxy support, good Security and Text Chat."

Same u can also use www.logmein.com perfect solution , and full options

Radmin V2.2 is great... i love it...

http://www.radmin.com

radmin = remote admin

I rate log me in. It's seriously the best. It's got a free option + a 30day  free trial of the profeesional.

which one is the best...i dont know ...i was justtrying to see how remote desktop connection that comes with widows works but tell me what yall think is the best off brand remote desktop connection (which is free and no trials).

radmin is free... well u can register it but as far as i know it doesnt run out....

EDIT: oh it is 30 day trial... but you can alwasy "buy" it

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but you can alwasy "buy" it

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Remote Desktop in windows is best... RealVNC second...

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Remote Desktop in windows is best.

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Trust me guys and try logmein.com !! i'm not doing marketing, but i'm working on it since 3 months, u get full free trial option for 1 month, then the remote control alone is for free!


BTW. i still couldn't use windows remote desktop outside my intranet , any one know how to work on it , over internet !?

thx

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Trust me guys and try logmein.com !! i'm not doing marketing, but i'm working on it since 3 months, u get full free trial option for 1 month, then the remote control alone is for free!


BTW. i still couldn't use windows remote desktop outside my intranet , any one know how to work on it , over internet !?

thx

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yes i guess ! !

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yes i guess ! !

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it can connect to pc's in a netowork or over internet. it's great
i leave mypc on when i go to scholl and at schol i log in to mi pc its sweet!

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it can connect to pc's in a netowork or over internet. it's great
i leave mypc on when i go to scholl and at schol i log in to mi pc its sweet!

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it can connect to pc's in a netowork or over internet. it's great
i leave mypc on when i go to scholl and at schol i log in to mi pc its sweet!

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BTW. i still couldn't use windows remote desktop outside my intranet , any one know how to work on it , over internet !?

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* Radmin
* TightVNC
* RealVNC
* Terminal Client Services / XP Remote Desktop
* KVM Switch (these things rock!)

To make Remote Desktop work you must open & forward TCP 3389 to the pc you want to connect to...

Eventually you can change this in the registry..

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber

And if you've changed that, change the TCP port and open & fwd it... Or add the pc to DMZ

no i mean, what to type in the W. remote desktop destination address, i mean the IP , or the computer name, how to find it, over internet!



thanks in advance

Go to http://www.whatismyip.com .. This site shows you your IP adress

If you're at school and want to connect to home, enter your home IP adress and voila.. (if you have configured it Okay)

If you have a DYNAMIC ip,  DHCP Leased -> changes once in a while, it's kinda irritating.. at Dyndns.org you can create a free "DynDNS" , this is a hostname (yourname.dyndns.org for example) which forwards everything to your home ip... With a special DynDNS client you can update your ip, in order to keep your hostname working...

Good luck

if both pcs are in the same room buy a kvm switch. i have a 4 port switch and its the best thing i've paid for.

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"UltraVNC

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if both pcs are in the same room buy a kvm switch. i have a 4 port switch and its the best thing i've paid for.

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