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Getting
started with Remote Desktop
With the Remote Desktop feature in Windows® XP Professional,
you can remotely control your computer from another office,
from home, or while traveling. This allows you to use the
data, applications, and network resources that are on your
office computer, without being in your office.
To use Remote Desktop, you need the following:
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Windows XP Professional installed on your office
computer, or whichever computer you plan to operate
remotely. This computer is known as the host.
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A remote computer running Windows 95 or a more recent
version of Windows. This computer is known as the
client
and it must have the Remote Desktop Connection client
software installed.
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A connection to the Internet. A broadband Internet
connection improves performance, but it is not necessary
because Remote Desktop transfers only the minimal
data (such as display data and keyboard data) to remotely
control your host computer. Therefore, even low–bandwidth
Internet connections allow you to remotely control
your office computer.
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This how-to article assumes your office computer is part
of a corporate network in which Remote Desktop connections
are permitted. If you are unsure, ask your system administrator.
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