Remote Desktop - not over Web

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#4199 11-Jun-2005 16:54

Is there anything along the lines of LogMeIn that will enable me to do remote desktop connections over my home network, rather than logging in over internet.

All i want it for is to control my laptop while around my house using the PDA, and I have used Windows Remote Desktop for some work stuff and I really like that..... problem there is i don't have XP Pro, so can't use that.............. any suggestions??

I'm using WiFi, XP Home, and I-Mate PDA-2K (soon to be replaced with XDAIIi)

Cheers,
James

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#15492 11-Jun-2005 17:36

You could try a VNC server and look for PocketVNC.

letarn

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#15494 11-Jun-2005 17:50

So can i just go grab any VNC client for XP, and then use PocketVNC to access my PC

I presume just make sure whatever VNC i use supports PPC's, or will they all support it??

Cheers for the tip.... i haven't looked around much yet but i think this will be exactly what i'm after

James

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#15496 11-Jun-2005 17:57

You need a VNC server for Windows XP, and then a Pocket VNC client. Google for PocketVNC, or check the VNC search on Geekzone Store.

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#15497 11-Jun-2005 19:19

just downloaded 'tightVNC' for XP, and got the PPC version you suggested.
Cheers for the advice..... will see how it goes for a few days, I might try a few different clients for the PC and see what works best

James

P.S. This forum rocks.... I have been recommending this to any of my customers that buy PPC's lately. Great technical info, not too techy for those who don't live and breathe this kind of stuff (I think most of us do though!) and friendly....... perfect!!
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#15515 12-Jun-2005 02:21

If Pocket PC has a RDP client and you have Win XP pro (not home), you can just allow remote access via that.

XP Pro has the limitation of only one user logged in, so when ones logged in via a terminal session (RDP) - the physical machine can not be used.

I find that RDP is much lighter over low bandwidth links against VNC (though this quickly changes with images).

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