How to set up remote access XP

Remote access to your computer is necessary when you require assistance in resolving problems with your PC or any applications. Then your friend can use special programs and the Internet to connect and control your computer, while being at least on the other end of the globe.

You will need

• - a computer connected to the Internet.

Instruction

1. Use the "Remote desktop" to connect remote access to your computer. This function will give you the opportunity to get to your home computer while away from home, for example, in the office or on a business trip. It is also helpful when sharing – when debugging programs, update the presentation or proofreading documents. First, enable this function to configure remote desktop.
   
   
2. Right-click the mouse on the icon "My computer", select "Properties", then "Remote", check the box next to the option "allow users to connect remotely to this computer".
3. Add a corresponding user to the user group "Remote desktop". Right-click the mouse on the icon "My computer", select "Properties" then "Remote".
   
   
4. Click "Select remote users". In the opened window click "Add" to give users the possibility of remote access to the computer. In the enter the user name.
5. Connect to "Remote desktop", click on the "start" button, select "Programs" – "Accessories" – "Communication", "Connect to remote desktop. In the field "Computer" enter the domain name or IP address of the computer you want to connect remotely, click on "Connect".
   
   
6. In the welcome window, enter the user name and password. To configure the remote connection you can use the window "Connect" click "Settings" and set the user name and password.
7. Configure a remote access connection using Radmin, go to the website http://www.radmin.ru/download/radmin34ua.zip and download the trial version of the program. Install Radmin Server on the computer to which you will connect, and Radmin Viewer on the computer that will connect.
   
   
8. In Radmin Server add a new user and password, install the right. Write down the address of your computer. On the computer with Radmin Viewer, run the program, enter the user name, password and the address of the computer and click "Connect".