windows xp pro

[EvanAdams]

I heard that you can take controll of a computer with XP Pro remotley. I'm thinking this would be a good way of showing my mom how to do things on her computer. Do both computers need XP Pro?

 

[yoda291]

No, you just need your computer to have a remote desktop client. Remote desktop is essentially terminal services in an administrative mode, meaning you have to enable it on her side, and connect from yours.

 

[EvanAdams]

yea dont get what are terminal services?

so I enable remote desktop on her machine (XP Home) and I use remote on mine (XP Pro) to log into hers?

also can I make it enabled on hers w/o her doing anything? She is just learning how to use e-mail and the computer at the most basic level.

 

[Xtremist]

XP Home doesn't allow you to remote desktop into it. You need XP Pro in order to do that. Also, when you RDP (remote desktop) into an XP/Terminal Services box, the current user session is ended and they are logged off (unless you're RDP'ing into a server product, which has 2 RDP + console I believe).

The best bet if your mom is using XP Home is to use the Remote Assistance wizard, which I believe also integrates into MS's Messenger chat program. This will allow your mom to invite you to share control of her system while she remains logged on. This is probably your best bet given your setup. You could also try out VNC, although Remote Assistance is probably good enough!

 

[JackMDS]

Remote Desktop is a saver for pros that need a long term interaction between computers servers etc.

For Home user, or casual use Remote control program is faster easy to set and use with less impact on the system.

Example: Ultr@VNC (Remote Control for your Network/Interent) - Installation, and Settings

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[Slugbait]

Another option would be the Remote Desktop Sharing feature in NetMeeting. This also allows simple app sharing, real-time chat, A/V, file transfer, etc.