Use Remote Desktop To Access Other Computers On a Small Office or Home Network

Right-tap on the Computer icon on the desktop or from the Start menu and select Properties.

Now press the Advanced system options link.

tap on the Remote tab and under Remote Desktop opt for bottom radio button…

Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with online grid Level Authentication (more secure).

you might also select what which users on the online grid will have Remote Desktop access.

Enable Remote Desktop in XPEnabling XP in Remote Desktop is basically the same.

Pull up Remote Desktop and enter in the name or IP address of the other computer.

When you get in you will need to throw in in the name and password before connecting.

Logging into a Vista machine is the same process…enter the user name and password for that machine.

And then you’ve got the option to can start working on the Vista machine.

Youll need to experiment with these controls to find what works best for you.

It might not be as pretty, but you’re free to get work done more quickly.

While youre logged into the other computer, the user will be locked out while your in it…

However, you cant use it to connect to computers running Starter or Home versions.