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Question

is there a way i can connect to my desktop computer off my laptop from anywhere plz help i dont need a stupid answer i need a program or instructions best 10 pnts

Answer 1

Hello Dude,

Sure. You can create an RDP session to your computer.

First, Turn on Remote Desktop by right clicking on My Computer, Properties, and then the Remote tab. Turn on Remote Desktop.

Now, the tricky part. On your laptop, goto Start|Programs|Accessories|Communication|Remote Desktop Connection. If you do not have this, go and download a Microsoft RDP client.

A window will come up. You must either enter a DNS name or IP address of your desktop computer. If you are on your local lan, this is pretty simple.

Now, if you have a cable modem, or a DSL connection that doesn't have a static IP address, this gets a little more difficult. You may have to subscribe to NOIP.com. You also may have to get a registered domain name for this to work for you.

In any case, if you have your IP address of your router (Outside address) you can use it, until it changes.

Now, the really tricky part, you must allow port 3389 through your firewall to your PC. This is the port the RDP uses.

If you do not like this solution, you can use http://www.gotomypc.com

Tom

Answer 2

If you are running Windows XP then you can connect to your desktop computer from your laptop over the internet using something called "Remote Desktop".

On your desktop, open START then CONTROL PANEL then SYSTEM. On the SYSTEM Properties, choose the REMOTE tab. There is a description of Remote Desktop there and some instructions...Good Luck!

Answer 3

depends on your OS.

You could easily install and use something like go2mypc or logmein.com. Just go to the website and download their software and login from their website. (free for 1 pc and easier to do)

Otherwise if you have a static ip, you could enable remote desktop in your system properties on the remote tab. You'd then login to your home pc's ip address with 'remote desktop connection' under start -> all programs -> accessories -> communications. (a little trickier if you don't have a static ip and you also may need to install the software if it's not already on your pc..xp pro has it by default i think.)

Answer 4

If both computers have a network card that takes wired connections, you can use a crossover cable to connect the two computers. Then install or configure sharing (or SAMBA) on both machines.

A crossover cable has two wires swapped which allows the connection to pass through without a hub or router. If you have a router or network hub, you can use a standard cable, but still have to isntall and configure the sharing.