How to use Win XP remote desktop to connect a PC in office?

Question

I would like to access a PC at home, from my office located at another location. Do you need DDNS or things like that? What are the exact procedures like. Thanks.

Answer 1

You can use Windows Remote Desktop. With this, you can connect to your home computer from your office. It is as if you were sitting in front of it.
(Note: You must have Windows XP Professional or Media Center on your home computer. The following will not work with XP Home or an earlier Windows version.)

First, set up your home computer. Click Start, Control Panel. In Classic view, double-click System and click the Remote tab. Select 'Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.' Click OK.

If you use the Windows firewall, go to Control Panel and double-click Security Center. Near the bottom of the window, click 'Windows Firewall.'

On the General tab, clear 'Don't allow exceptions.' Click the Exceptions tab and select 'Remote Desktop.' Click OK and close out the Windows Security Center Window.

Next, double-click System in Control Panel and click the Computer Name tab. Write down the full computer name and click OK. Close Control Panel.

Now you are ready to connect via your office computer. It can use Windows 95 or later. If this computer doesnot have the software installed, download it from Microsoft.

Open the program by clicking Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications. You should then click the 'Remote Desktop Connection.'

Type the IP address of your home computer in the box labeled 'Computer.'

Then click Options and click the General tab. Type in the user name and password for your home computer. Under Domain, enter the full name for your home computer. Click Connect.
You may receive a connection security warning-- Click OK. You will see a box prompting you for your name and password again. Enter them. Click OK.

You shouls now be connected to your home computer. When you're ready to disconnect, click Start, Disconnect.

If you don't have XP Professional or Media Center on your home computer, you will have to upgrade.

Answer 2

you have to have windows xp pro do to this, if you have it go to start > allprograms > accessories > communications > remote desktop conections. open the options tab and fill up your info and thats it.