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Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2007, 01:35:05 PM »
I have problems with rdp on a very random basis. You're best bet is to get a third party remote control program.
Currently, at work, we are using Remote Control Pro by Alchemy-Lab. But I'm trying to get the manager to buy CrossTec Remote Control because it has almost zero limitations. But, you probably don't have the extra $400 to spend on it for 3 computers. (We're buying 50 licenses for $3700!)
Look on sourceforge.net for remote control programs. They've got a few good ones and they will probably work better than microsoft stuff. Search for vnc.
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    Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
    « Reply #16 on: August 08, 2007, 01:57:44 PM »
    A XP home SP2.
    With use of the remote desktop connection program.
    I don't know how I got that program.(Doesn't matter I love it.)But I would like to be able to use it.
    The XP home doesn't have that program and is also up-to-date.

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      Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
      « Reply #17 on: August 08, 2007, 02:09:02 PM »
      Hmm  don't know why can't login...
      Try entering the computer name before the username like this.
      \computername\username

      Btw. the remote desktop program is installed by default in XP Pro. But you can install it on a XP Home machine.
      http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx
      (read the last paragraph)
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        Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
        « Reply #18 on: August 08, 2007, 02:28:11 PM »
        Well I can't type \\computername\username
        as he only askes for the computername.

        And should the program be installed on both computers in order to work?
        As we only got a recovery CD.

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          Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
          « Reply #19 on: August 08, 2007, 06:24:13 PM »
          Are your two computers connected to the same network?
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            Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
            « Reply #20 on: August 08, 2007, 07:00:28 PM »
            No you shouldn't need to install anything on the computer you're connecting to.
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              Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
              « Reply #21 on: August 09, 2007, 03:20:59 AM »
              Same workgroup same SSID.
              Still doesn't work ???

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                Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                « Reply #22 on: August 09, 2007, 04:51:16 AM »
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                You are unable to log on because of an account restriction.

                Cause:  You cannot connect because the account you are using for the connection requires a password.

                Solution:  Set a password for that user account.
                I found the above, as I understand it the account you try to login as must have a password.
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                  Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                  « Reply #23 on: August 09, 2007, 04:58:55 AM »
                  That could be the solution.
                  I can't test it wright now but I'll let you know thanks for helping me (Again) Mate!

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                    Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                    « Reply #24 on: August 16, 2007, 10:19:19 AM »
                    Wauw it worked!!! Thanks Deerpark!!!!
                    Next problem: It doesn't work at the Vista home premium computer.
                    I enabled everything like I did at the XP computer, Same workgroup and firewall.

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                      Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                      « Reply #25 on: August 16, 2007, 10:42:34 AM »
                      Oh I forgot to say the Vista comp has only 1 PW protected (admin privileged) account.
                      Its always an admin privileged account if you only have 1 account but I thought it would be better to mention it. (As this is getting to be a tortural.)

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                        Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                        « Reply #26 on: August 16, 2007, 05:27:25 PM »
                        Hmm not entirely sure what the problem is then.
                        What error does it give you?
                        Also try this update on your xp machine.
                        http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925876
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                          Re: how to set up a remote desktop connection?
                          « Reply #27 on: August 17, 2007, 03:54:30 AM »
                          Well that's the strange part I don't get any message.
                          Its like when I connect I get immediately disconnected.
                          I Installed the update.
                          I'll let you know if it worked.

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