I have a desktop and a laptop, but both don't have the exact same files on them. I would like to be able to access my desktop when I am at work. I know my desktop's ip address if that would help.
2006-09-02 11:48:29 · 5 answers · asked by foreveready 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
if you have winXP, you can set up a remote access on the computer. Look in the help and support file on how to do it. All you need is the IP address, name and passowrd. If you're behind a router at home, you need to make sure you open the correct port so the router will allow the connection.
2006-09-02 12:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, do you have a static IP address? If not then then you need a dynamic dns account. Beyond that if you're using Windows XP just enable remote desktop and ensure it you don't block it with a firewall. It's all in the help files in Windows.
2006-09-02 18:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are both going to be connected to the internet when you want to access the other, id recommend to use Logmein Free. http://www.logmein.com and click on the green "Get LogMeIn Free" Click Here button to setup a free account, and follow their instructions on setting up your home pc and work pc.
Involves installing a software on both machines.
Easy to use, point and click, and secure encrypted connections. Don't need to remember IP addresses/names, and much faster performance than microsoft's remote desktop or RealVNC.
2006-09-05 08:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to install a vpn client software on both machines. I would research some for security purposes. And how to open ports to allow access into your computer.
2006-09-02 18:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called "remote access" look it up on the Help and support or search on the net. there's loots of advice and tips.
2006-09-02 18:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋