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Windows remote desktop enables you to
connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any
computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once connected, Remote
Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer
while showing you everything that's happening on the screen.
With Remote Desktop, you can leave your computer at the office
without losing access to your files, applications, and e-mail.
Your sales force will be able to access the latest pricing sheet
from on the road by using Remote Desktop in Windows XP
Professional and Windows Vista.
How to connect your remote computer to the host computer
To connect your home computer or laptop, which is the client (or
remote) computer to your work (or host) computer, follow these
steps:
1. On your home computer, click Start, point to All Programs,
and then point to Accessories.
2. In the Accessories menu, point to Communications, and then
click Remote Desktop Connection.
3. In the Computer box, type the computer name of your host
computer
4. Click Connect.
5. When the Log On to Windows dialog box appears, type your user
name, password, and domain (if required), and then click OK.
The Remote Desktop window opens, and you see the desktop
settings, files, and programs that are on your host computer,
which in this example is your work computer. Your host computer
remains locked, and nobody can access it without a password. In
addition, no one will be able to see the work you are doing
remotely.
To end your Remote Desktop session:
1. Click Start, and then click Log Off at the bottom of the
Start menu.
2. When prompted, click Log Off.
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