Windows XP - Remote Desktop Stopped Listening?

Question

I run Windows XP Pro. I've regularly used Remote Desktop to connect to my machine from work. Suddenly one day it just stopped 'listening'.

I have tried booting in same mode, removing the check box to allow RD, then restarting and adding it again. I've tried replacing the terminal service DLLs with the ones found online to do the multi-RD connections to a single machine. I've tried making my router go to my laptop for port 3389 which then works (although connects to my laptop and not my desktop).

Running netstat -ab shows that 3389 is no longer listening on my desktop even if the check box to allow RD is checked or not. On my laptop this will change if the check is checked, 3389 listens, uncheck it goes away. I've tried doing some searching on google and have come up short, hoping somone else has run in to this and has a fix.

I should have added it before, but I also can't connect to it from within my own network. IE, when both my desktop and Laptop are behind my router I also can't connect to it just going from 192.168.0.101 to 192.168.0.100. Though I can have my desktop connect to my laptop fine, and I can also connect to other peoples machines from work.

The only problem here is that my desktop will not actually open the port and accept connections.

Answer 1

the problem could be a new firewall at work. Some places are now putting new firewalls inplace to stop people. from obtaining information that is private.

Answer 2

abode windows has a geared up in gadget that accomplishes precisely this. jointly as there are a number of kit which you will acquire and configure, this could be a elementary answer. you would be able to desire to make useful the computing gadget you opt for to connect with is desperate as much as permit distant tips invites to be despatched from the laptop (perfect click 'My laptop', residences, then the 'distant' tab). to actual deliver the invitation, bypass to the 'help and help' icon on the beginning up menu and acceptable-perfect could desire to link you to the placement you may deliver the invitation from. wish this facilitates!