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      #229962 - Thu Oct 13 2005 08:11 PM

just a wee question is there anyway i can take control of one of the pc's on my network where i can do a virus scan and update any programmes that need to be updated,through another pc on my network, i know you can set up most programmes to do this automatically but i prefer to do these things manually, so i was just wondering if all this could be done remotely on my network, and if so how?

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Re: remote access [Re: johnt]
      #229982 - Thu Oct 13 2005 08:52 PM

What operating systems are the PCs on your network running?

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Re: remote access [Re: putasolutions]
      #229997 - Thu Oct 13 2005 09:40 PM

both are running on windows xp home

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Re: remote access [Re: johnt]
      #230007 - Thu Oct 13 2005 10:03 PM

Assuming both PCs are on and are in the same workgroup,

click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection

Browse for the other computer

Click Connect

Go for your scans etc

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Re: remote access [Re: putasolutions]
      #230020 - Thu Oct 13 2005 10:20 PM

Ensure that "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer"
has been checked in the 'System Properties' | Remote.
(Use 'windows key+Break' the select 'Remote' tab)

Another shortcut:
Windows key + R (Gives the run command)
enter 'mstsc' to open Remote Desktop Connection.

Edited by Dubz (Thu Oct 13 2005 10:26 PM)


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Re: remote access [Re: Dubz]
      #230022 - Thu Oct 13 2005 10:24 PM

Good thinking, Batman! (though it should be on by default)

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Re: remote access [Re: putasolutions]
      #230047 - Thu Oct 13 2005 11:02 PM

thanks guys i'll give it a go tomorrow

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Re: remote access [Re: johnt]
      #230165 - Fri Oct 14 2005 02:18 PM

no luck, both pc's are on the same workgroup , but i get a message saying that the workgroup doesn't contain any terminal servers.

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Re: remote access [Re: putasolutions]
      #230184 - Fri Oct 14 2005 03:33 PM

had a look on microsofts website and it appears you have to have xp pro installed on the host pc for the desktop remote to work.

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Re: remote access [Re: johnt]
      #230212 - Fri Oct 14 2005 06:20 PM

In that case try this piece of freeware

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Re: remote access [Re: putasolutions]
      #230217 - Fri Oct 14 2005 06:44 PM

thanks i'll have a go.

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