Remote desktop client on XP home

sanj · 22-01-2007, 12:25

hello there.
I just wanted to know if there is a way to connect to my XP home edition laptop (connected to the internet) via remote desktop connection, when i'm at school?

AndyCambs · 22-01-2007, 13:25

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Originally Posted by sanj

hello there.
I just wanted to know if there is a way to connect to my XP home edition laptop (connected to the internet) via remote desktop connection, when i'm at school?

Try www.logmein.com

However you will need to have administration rights to download Activex to both computers. (if the computer at school is yours, then there's no problem. Otherwise it won't work.)

TheNorm · 22-01-2007, 13:39

Have a look at https://www.gotomypc.com/en_GB/howIt...E777B1CE7957AA

You install a program on your machine at home. Then, from any machine linked to the internet, go to a designated web page and enter your password.

They offer a free trial. I might have a go myself!

DocDutch · 22-01-2007, 14:47

I use logmein now for over a year and I love it... useful even works on vista.

Stuart · 22-01-2007, 15:03

VNC

Pros:
Works with Vista,
Requires no installed client software (the client they give you doesn't need installation, and if thats a problem, you can use a java enabled browser to connect to the server).
Free,
Does not require you to send data to any other server apart from the machine you are connecting to.
Generally quite efficient.

Cons:
Can be a bit slow on some kinds of video.
Does not carry the sound over from the server.

Nikesh · 22-01-2007, 16:50

I used to use logmein which is pretty good. If you just want to access your documents and stuff like that Orb is good too. I think I use Orb more that logmein now.