desktop of remote computer

[shukla]

can i access desktop of computer which is on LAN of my machine ?
if yes then how ?

[litlewiki]

You mean remote desktop??
if so right click my computer >remote and enable remote assistance ,then go to start>help and support and click "Invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance" ,Follow the steps it should be easy.

[penagate]

It's easier than that, even.

Just tick "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer" from the same location. Then you don't need to mess around with invitations.

To log on to a networked computer via Remote Desktop, go to Start -> Run (Win+R) -> "mstsc". Then type the computer name or IP.

[RobDog888]

That depends on the OS here running PG
Only XP has the setting you specified. 2000 pro does support the RDC but it an additional download from MS and you still cant connect to a 2000 system the same way you can with XP.

[shukla]

i am not having this option .

if so right click my computer >remote and enable remote assistance ,then go to start

[RobDog888]

What OS are you running?

[shukla]

windows-2000 professional

[RobDog888]

2000 Pro does not have the "Remote Access" option that has been mentioned. There is a downloadable feature of XP's remote desktop connection utility but it will only let you connect remotely from the 2000 system to another and not the other way around.

You could connect if your network has Terminal Server services running on one of your servers. Then you can connect to the workstations desktops via the Terminal Services Manager.

[litlewiki]

Ohh sorry that was right click my computer>properties>remote...

[RobDog888]

But that is still not available on 2000 Pro

[shukla]

then is there any other way ?

[litlewiki]

You could try netmeeting .Its available on all versions of windows i suppose.It also has this share desktop thing.

[RobDog888]

Like I posted you should have Terminal Server services available to you since you have a Windows Server.

[penagate]

I believe there might also be third party remote desktop applications available, any of these would need to be installed on both PCs.

[shukla]

can you tell me how can i get it ?

[penagate]

Well, I can't name any actual products, you would have to hunt around. But read up on Terminal Services first as that would save you having to use a third party (most likely commercial) product.

Wikipedia

[TokersBall_CDXX]

I use tight vnc and ultra vnc both of which are free

www.tightvnc.com

[shukla]

it is giving me error as "Failed to connect server"

[RobDog888]

You have to install the server part on the other remote computer as your computer would be the client.

[shukla]

still it gives error

[RobDog888]

Make sure the ip address is correct and not behind any firewalls or other domains or at least have the correct info in its settings. If you are connecting locally in your lan then it should be able to see local IPs but if your connecting remotely then you will need a VPN setup for best access and security.

[shukla]

how to checkfor "firewalls " ?

[RobDog888]

If this truely is on your LAN then you should be able to view if any firewalls or policies are applied by looking on the server. If you cant view on the server then I would suspect that this thread may not be legit.

[dark_shadow]

If this truely is on your LAN then you should be able to view if any firewalls or policies are applied by looking on the server. If you cant view on the server then I would suspect that this thread may not be legit.

good call rob

[dark_shadow]

still it gives error

mind telling us what errors it gives ?

[RobDog888]

Post #18

Probably because hes not authenticed or being blocked by who's ever network hes trying to connect to.


Simple solution would be to setup a VPN but then again it has to be setup correctly and he needs to have acess to it legitimately.