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Laptop Vista accessing Desktop XP !

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cmangle   04-13-2007 at 04:58:13 AM

Laptop Vista accessing Desktop XP !

I want to access a desktop PC running XP with PCAnywhere, so that I can controll or have all of the functions of the DEsktop from the laptop.

Is PCAnywhere the correct choice?

I want to do more than just network share a hard drive or folder I want to be able to assimilate the complete desktop from the laptop !

Any suggestions?

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Grumpy9117   04-14-2007 at 11:56:54 PM
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If the desktop has XP Pro, use Remote Desktop or VNC if it's XP Home.

Grumpy

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99vw   04-16-2007 at 05:48:05 AM
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What I have used which works good is DameWare Remote control.
However, if ur gonna try and play a game on the laptop that is loaded on the desktop its not gonna happen.

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mbonwick   04-17-2007 at 10:08:50 PM
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VNC if it's XP Home.
Grumpy



Where can I get that from? I think I may need it!

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vagabond   04-19-2007 at 12:55:18 PM
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You can also look into DynDNS. If you have the Home version of XP go to Microsoft and download the app Remote Desktop. Install it and your favorite connection protocol and you should have no problems. Just make sure the router is also setup to accept the remote connection. Might have to reconfig the router.

Good luck

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