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How to take control of win2k pro pc from XP Pro? 3
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By "Take control" do you mean that you want to use some sort of remote control software on the XP machine to operate the Win2K machine?
If this is the case, then unless you are able to get some proper network management software, I'd install the VNC server on the 2K machine and set it to run and the client on the XP machine.
You can then use VNC on XP to connect to the 2K box.
For the other way around, just use remote desktop.
John
If this is the case, then unless you are able to get some proper network management software, I'd install the VNC server on the 2K machine and set it to run and the client on the XP machine.
You can then use VNC on XP to connect to the 2K box.
For the other way around, just use remote desktop.
John
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John,
That is exactly what I want to do, use remote control software on the xp machine to operate the win2k machine. I've heard of vnc server but never use it before; is it easy to use? and does it allow me fully operation control of my win2k machine?
By the way, on the win2k machine I would use server and on the XP I'd use client of VNC?
Thanks,
Kevin
That is exactly what I want to do, use remote control software on the xp machine to operate the win2k machine. I've heard of vnc server but never use it before; is it easy to use? and does it allow me fully operation control of my win2k machine?
By the way, on the win2k machine I would use server and on the XP I'd use client of VNC?
Thanks,
Kevin
Yes, VNC is easy to use. It gives you as much control over the computer as though you were sat directly in front of it.
There are several distributions of the VNC server and client available, so I'd guess you can pick one and try it.
You should be able to install it as a service on the Win2K box to run regardless of whoever is logged on.
John
There are several distributions of the VNC server and client available, so I'd guess you can pick one and try it.
You should be able to install it as a service on the Win2K box to run regardless of whoever is logged on.
John
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I've not used Ultra VNC at all. The systems that were running NT 4 are now using Windows 2000 or 2003 so I use terminal services in remote administration mode, so have no need for it at present, as this was its main use.
I'd guess that provided you stick to one particular type, it will be alright.
John
I'd guess that provided you stick to one particular type, it will be alright.
John
HughLerwill
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bmtn,
I currently use NetMeeting (conf.exe) which is supplied with(for) all versions of Windows including XP going back to 95 for remote desktopping (except when between two XP machines when I use XP remote desktop)
jrbarnett,
What is VNC server and is it better than NetMeeting?
How does one install it/ enable it on Windows 2000, and XP.
regards Hugh
I currently use NetMeeting (conf.exe) which is supplied with(for) all versions of Windows including XP going back to 95 for remote desktopping (except when between two XP machines when I use XP remote desktop)
jrbarnett,
What is VNC server and is it better than NetMeeting?
How does one install it/ enable it on Windows 2000, and XP.
regards Hugh
What is VNC?
The VNC server is the system that runs on the host (ie the system that you connect to) that provides connectivity for the client application.
How does one install it on Windows 2000/XP? Same as any other application - download it and run setup, enter a password for connection and that's it. You may need to change a few preferences to get it to work as you wish, but apart from that there's nothing much to it.
In the client, enter the IP or DNS name of the host to connect to, enter the host password when prompted and voila.
John
The VNC server is the system that runs on the host (ie the system that you connect to) that provides connectivity for the client application.
How does one install it on Windows 2000/XP? Same as any other application - download it and run setup, enter a password for connection and that's it. You may need to change a few preferences to get it to work as you wish, but apart from that there's nothing much to it.
In the client, enter the IP or DNS name of the host to connect to, enter the host password when prompted and voila.
John
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Netmeeting has been replaced by RDP. Get it from
You just install msrdpcli.exe and you're away. VNC might be a better option for the serious stuff.
You just install msrdpcli.exe and you're away. VNC might be a better option for the serious stuff.
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Win2K Pro doesn't have an RDP server application built in.
Win2K server does - its called Terminal services, and can be run in Terminal Services for Administration mode.
This entitles two concurrent connections via RDP for administration mode.
So bmtn, if the PC is running win2k pro (which is most likely for a desktop PC) then the answer to your question is no, a win2k pro machine can't be used as a client to an RDP session.
John
Win2K server does - its called Terminal services, and can be run in Terminal Services for Administration mode.
This entitles two concurrent connections via RDP for administration mode.
So bmtn, if the PC is running win2k pro (which is most likely for a desktop PC) then the answer to your question is no, a win2k pro machine can't be used as a client to an RDP session.
John
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