So, to go back to what bcastner posted, I can set a different port for every computer on the network, and then connect directly to that computer by using the appropriate port number?
Yes, any windows 9x and up (including xp home) os can control an XP pro machine. This is assuming, of course, that the client software has been installed and that the XP pro machine is setup to allow such control. In fact, XP home should already have the client software installed, so it's just a matter of making the connection.
Change of plan - the computer that'll be remotely controlled will now be the only one (no longer on a LAN) - so, would I just have to allow it access or still forward a port?
And - if I want print something out from the remotely controlled PC, is it possible to make it print on a printer connected to the PC doing the controlling?
a1. If it is directly connected to the internet, you do not need to worry about port forwarding through a router. You may have to tell your firewall software to permit traffic on 3389 TCP.
a2. To make your local printer available in a session
In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click Options.
On the Local Resources tab, under Local devices, click Printers.
Click Connect.
This may not be specifically what this thread is about. If so, gently let me know and I will begin a different thread. <smile>
I have a wireless (belkin) network (I will call the computers A,B,C) set up in my home. I wish to be able sit at computer A and execute an application which resides on computer B with the data I enter being stored on computer B. AND ... ideally be able to do this while someone else is logged in (XP Professional OS) on computer B.
Possible ? If so, what is your recommendation for the software that will allow me to do this ?
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