RE: How to access remote computer

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From: happycomputer (happycomputer_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/16/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:21:01 -0800

So - I do not need XP Pro or any software like PC Anywhere, etc. ??? Will I
be able to run an application like QuickBooks from the Host Computer? Thanks
again!

"happycomputer" wrote:

> I have a Windows XP Home computer that I would like to access from another
> computer running W2K.
> We do not have a highspeed link yet into the Host computer - there is a
> dial-up capabilty.
> The W2k computer does have a high speed access as well as dial-up
> capability. WHat are my options with dial-up and what would I need to do if
> we were to get a dsl line into the host computer. Can we access the host via
> the Internet with XP Home edition or do I need to upgrade to XP Pro,
> Thanks!

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