| The Help Spot: Remote Desktop
The following are instructions on how to remote desktop into your office computer.
1) Verify that your office computer is running Windows XP Pro. This is required for remote desktop.
A. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
B. Make sure your control panel is in "classic view." If it says "pick a category" at the top, then you are not in classic view. Click the link in the upper left hand corner thay says "switch to classic view."
C. Double click the system icon. It will display the "General" tab by default. Verify that Windows XP Professional is listed.
2) Verify that remote desktop is turned on.
A. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
B. Double click the system icon and go to the "Remote" tab. C. Check the box that says "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer."
D. Click Apply, then click OK.
3) Obtain the IP address of your office computer.
A. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
B. Double click the network connections icon.
C. Double click the local area connection icon.
D. Click the properties button.
E. Under "This computer uses the following items:", scroll down to "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select it and then click the properties button.
F. Write down your IP address.
4) You are now ready to connect to your office computer from home. If your home computer is not Windows XP, you will need to download and install the Remote Desktop Client from Microsoft.
A. From your home computer, go to Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Remote Desktop Connection.
B. In the "Computer:" field, enter the IP address you recorded from step 3.
C. When the logon window comes up, logon as you normally would when sitting at your office computer. |
