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The Remote Desktop data stream is natively encrypted at 128-bits.
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/pree_rem_quaq.asp
Some folks also run RD through a VPN tunnel for added peace of mind...
A strong password is always highly recommended...
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"Doug" <Doug@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Is there anything besides using the ICF for XP that I should do to make Remote Desktop secure.
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