Re: Remote desktop Setup

Shenan,

Wow...........a lot of links to get through. I think I'll print this out and
save. Many thanks for your detailed input to my problem. I'll plough my
what through all this and should I experience additional problems or issues
I'll post anew. Again, many thanks


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

barrowhill wrote:
I have two PC's (XP) and trying to setup/run/test remote
desktop. I don't need to install (I tried) remote desktop software
as I'm told already available.

I try and connect one machine to another (and vice versa) through
accessories/commications but always end up with the Windows login
window asking for passwors. As I'm only user, I don't have login
password set so when I press return key I get the following mesage

"unable to log you on due to account restrictions"

Can some one help me get this to work

Sooner Al [MVP] wrote:
Remote Desktop, by design, requires a password for security. Its a
big security risk to do otherwise.

barrowhill wrote:
Ok. So how do I set password for Remote desktop without having
one for windows logon. I'm the only user and I don't want to be
typing a password everytime I log into my (only) account

Shenan Stanley wrote:
Set it up to automatically log you in at startup (TweakUI Powertoy
can do this easily) after setting your password and make sure you
don't have the screensaver set to require a password if it is set
to lock the screen.

barrowhill wrote:
Thanks. This solves problem. PC can be started without the need
to input password. If need access to it form another PC, then need
to have logged out, then input (remote desktop) passord from other
PC. Voila.

What would be useful is to be able to access when user is logged on
and can see what is being done. For example, I have PC's upstairs
whilst my wife has one downstairs. Useful to access hers from
upstairs when she has problem but also when she's logged and can
follow what I'm doing. I this possible with Remote Desktop ????

It is with Remote Assistance.
She would have to request it from that system, however.

Alternatively - VNC (Ultra or Tight versions in my opinion) - could do what
you are wanting pretty easily.

Overview of Remote Assistance in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300546

Using Remote Assistance to Get Help When You Need It
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/intro.mspx

HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306556/

Start a Remote Assistance Session from Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/viaim.mspx

HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance In Response to Windows Messenger
Invitation in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306800/

HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance by Sending an E-mail Message in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306757/

HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance in Response to an E-mail Invitation in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306791/

Start a Remote Assistance Session by Sending a File
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/viafile.mspx

Step-by-Step Guide to Remote Assistance
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/rmassist.mspx

Provide Remote Assistance When Using a NAT Device
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/tips/jackson1.mspx


UltraVNC
http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/

TightVNC
http://www.tightvnc.com/

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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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