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I've been meaning to ask this question, is there any way I can possibly log in to my primary home desktop machine that is downstairs, while I am upstairs on my laptop?

I'm connected to Verizon's FiOS (Fiber Optic) 15Mbps/6Mbps, I am using a wireless router and have it completely configured for laptop + desktop communication (i've shifted files around the two before).

So what I'm looking for is to log into my desktop machine, control the desktop remotely and if possible, setup file transfers through the same program?

Free would be nice, but payware is fine also, hopefully it isn't too expensive.

Thanks [H]ardFolks!
 
RangerSVT said:
I've been meaning to ask this question, is there any way I can possibly log in to my primary home desktop machine that is downstairs, while I am upstairs on my laptop?

I'm connected to Verizon's FiOS (Fiber Optic) 15Mbps/6Mbps, I am using a wireless router and have it completely configured for laptop + desktop communication (i've shifted files around the two before).

So what I'm looking for is to log into my desktop machine, control the desktop remotely and if possible, setup file transfers through the same program?

Free would be nice, but payware is fine also, hopefully it isn't too expensive.

Thanks [H]ardFolks!
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VNC/RDP and File and Printer Sharing

Free and BOTH built into Windows, well VNC isn't but its still free.
 
That was quick, thanks guys, I'll google those and see what I can come up with.

Also, my desktop is running Windows Vista 64 Home Premium, my laptop is on Windows XP Home SP2, will there be any conflicts?
 
RangerSVT said:
That was quick, thanks guys, I'll google those and see what I can come up with.

Also, my desktop is running Windows Vista 64 Home Premium, my laptop is on Windows XP Home SP2, will there be any conflicts?
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Shouldn't be.
 
Since its connected to the same network, couldnt you just use Windows Remote Desktop program? Just enter the IP address into the Remote Desktop Application and you should be good to go.
 
Lazy_Moron said:
Since its connected to the same network, couldnt you just use Windows Remote Desktop program? Just enter the IP address into the Remote Desktop Application and you should be good to go.
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yup inside lan can do that. can enter ip address or dns computer name.

for over internet i like logmein as its easy, inner lan rdp. for over internet just gotta open ports for RDP and do somtehing abotu the dynamic ip (no-ip.com
 
RDP won't work at all. The OP has has Vista Home Premium and XP Home. Neither of which can HOST a Remote Desktop session.

You'll need to get VNC or something similar to get this to work.
 
TechieSooner said:
RDP won't work at all. The OP has has Vista Home Premium and XP Home. Neither of which can HOST a Remote Desktop session.

You'll need to get VNC or something similar to get this to work.
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Of course the last post of the thread took the words from my mouth.

+1. They can have incoming connections, but nothing more.
 
TechieSooner said:
RDP won't work at all. The OP has has Vista Home Premium and XP Home. Neither of which can HOST a Remote Desktop session.

You'll need to get VNC or something similar to get this to work.
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Nice catch! He speaks the truth.

I like Tight VNC - freeware, easy to use - separate view only and full control passwords. Plus, unlike RDP, you don't have to log off the existing user - you just control the existing session.

Of course RDP has tons of advantages as well (shared clipboard service, mapped local drives on remote server, etc), but since RDP is not an option in this case, VNC should work well.
 
Thanks guys, I believe Vista Ultimate has remote desktop, mine does not, although the options provided here are going to help a great deal, thanks again!!!
 
just setup a logmein free account and put both your laptop and desktop on it.

it is so convient when your on the road, at school to just login and check on things. easiest setup and has proven to be reliable
 
Ultimate and Business can host RD sessions.

Everything else can only connect to another computer (for instance control a server), but they themselves cannot actually host a session.
 
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