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More info?)
Well let me explain that I'm not familiar with dial-up connecting into a
RDC. I use a cable connection and XP Pro. That said, we'll check a few
things.
Is the target computer always connected to the internet and you're trying to
dial from your remote to your ISP and then connect to the target computer or
are both computers dialup?
Sure you're using the right (Public) IP address?
Are you getting a specific error message?
Are you trying to connect as an Administrator or Limited Account?
Is IIS services installed and enabled?
Is your firewall enabled for ports 3389 and 80?
If using a router, are the ports forwarded correctly?
Have you tried a port scan from somewhere like www.grc.com to check your
ports?
Is file sharing enabled?
Let us know.
"MichellePRN" <MichellePRN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CA4A7560-B52E-488C-A592-1B7F3B13FC2D@microsoft.com...
> Technically yes, I'm on a network, but I'm dialing into a workstation, not
> the server, when using RD.
>
> "Fitz" wrote:
>
>> Do you use a router?
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>> "MichellePRN" <MichellePRN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:865CB21F-BB42-4C53-A091-630575C5EF53@microsoft.com...
>> > Sorry - dialing directly into desktop running XP Media (pro) on MS SBS
>> > 2003
>> > from remote computer running XP Pro. Remote Desktop worked fine until I
>> > installed SP2. Tried disabling Widnows Firewall, no luck. Tried misc.
>> > adjustments listed on this board (except changing registry, don't
>> > understand
>> > ports) but nothing seems to work. Apparently this is haunting laot of
>> > people.
>> >
>> > MichellePRN
>> >
>> > "Fitz" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Need more details on your setup. I use RDC, SP2, and Windows firewall
>> >> with
>> >> no problems. I'm also behind a NAT router.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "MichellePRN" <MichellePRN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:7AF8E86E-C802-4A15-A1B6-EEFDAB6A813C@microsoft.com...
>> >> > After reading all threads, can't find any answer how to fix remote
>> >> > desktop
>> >> > after SP2 install. Even disabled firewall and still can't connect.
>> >> > This
>> >> > is
>> >> > ridiculous - an upgrade distroyed my ability to work remotely.
>> >> > Anyone
>> >> > ever
>> >> > used GoToMyPC.com?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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