How to Use Windows XP's Built in Remote Desktop Utility

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remote Desktop must be enabled on all the computers to which you wish to connect.

   To ensure that it is enabled, follow these steps:
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   Step 2: Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop or start menu and click properties.

   , , Before you start, make sure both computers are turned on and connected to your Local Area Network (LAN).
   
   It also helps if you both have configured the same workgroup as your default, if you are not on a domain configuration.
   
   Most home networks are not on a domain. , OR Go to START, select ALL PROGRAMS, Select ACCESSORIES, select COMMUNICATIONS, then click REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION. ,, You can not sign into a Limited Account using Remote Desktop.
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   Step 3: Click the Remote tab at the top of the system properties window and check the box next to "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer."

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   Step 4: After you have completed these steps

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   Step 5: you are ready to connect to another computer.

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   Step 6: On the computer you will be connecting from

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   Step 7: click Start then select Run and in the new box that appears

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   Step 8: type "mstsc" then press ENTER.

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   Step 9: Type the IP address or name of the computer you wish to connect to in the connection window.

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    Step 10: Log in using the username and password supplied by the computer owner.

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