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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
 Posted - 2004-01-30 : 08:13:41
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| I've got a machine running Windows 2000, and I'd like to have it accept "Remote Desktop" connections from a Windows XP machine.Someone here is insisting that I not upgrade the 2000 machine to 2003 or XP.Is there a software add-on that will let me connect to it using "Remote Desktop"?I know I could install PC Anywhere, but I'd like to keep the number of applications needed to a minimum.Sam |
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graz
Chief SQLTeam Crack Dealer
4149 Posts |
Posted - 2004-01-30 : 08:45:38
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| I connect all the time to my Windows 2000 Server from my Windows XP machine. I use terminal server in administrative mode. Works like a champ. I can connect using the RDP client on XP.===============================================Creating tomorrow's legacy systems today.One crisis at a time. |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
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graz
Chief SQLTeam Crack Dealer
4149 Posts |
Posted - 2004-01-30 : 10:33:12
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| Sam,Windows 2000 Server comes with terminal services installed by default. The service may not be running though. If I recall correctly, when you install terminal service you set it up for "administrative mode". This allows you two administrator connections to remotely administer the server. Under Start -> Program -> Administrative Tools you should see something to administer it. Or you may need to install it from the CD. You shouldn't need to purchase any additional licenses. (Sorry but I'm typing from memory. I'm at work and I've got 2003 on my desktop and no 2000 handy to look at.)===============================================Creating tomorrow's legacy systems today.One crisis at a time. |
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mr_mist
Grunnio
1870 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-03 : 05:39:07
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| You don't need any fancy software, you can just use Netmeeting. Go into the communications menu in accessories in your start menu, start Netmeeting, fill in some info, then you can start "netmeeting remote desktop sharing". You'll need to activate it by right clicking on the icon in the start menu.You can then remotely call that computer by IP address or name from any other computer with a copy of netmeeting.Yes.-------Moo. :) |
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Stoad
Freaky Yak Linguist
1983 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-03 : 06:31:22
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Yes.
Why kept it in secret all the time? Or this is for xp only? |
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mr_mist
Grunnio
1870 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-03 : 07:42:05
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| It works fine on w2k machines. I'm not sure it is a secret. Though it is free, so maybe it's not something that is advertised.-------Moo. :) |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-03 : 09:04:12
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| I dropped $210 (USD) on PCAnywhere yesterday. I'm looking for a refund today.Symantic support told me *it will not work* over a wireless net.I don't see Netmeeting on my START, ACCESSORIES, COMMUNICATIONS options on this XP machine. I'll check the W2000 when I visit there today.Many thanks. Have a Moo on me.Sam |
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mohdowais
Sheikh of Yak Knowledge
1456 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 07:28:16
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| It's hidden away in XP.Goto Start->Run and type in conf.exe and complete the wizard.Have fun!OS |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 07:40:25
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| Thanks mohdowais.Netmeeting appears to be a chat-line / voice / file share utility? Am I mistaken?What I need is a remote-desktop capability. I need to be able to check Microsoft Outlook email on a Win 2000 (desktop version) which is LAN attached, using a wireless laptop located elsewhere in the building.I'd just crank up Outlook on the Laptop, but need to keep a single Outlook.pst file active. Right now, the psd file is pushing 700Kb and just isn't something to be copied from desktop to laptop as needed. Too big.I may try configuring Outlook on the Laptop to point to the outlook.PSD on the desktop. Any alternative suggestions appreciated.Sam |
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mohdowais
Sheikh of Yak Knowledge
1456 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 07:57:20
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| Well, yes, MS did intend it to be a Network Conferencing Tool. The desktop share can come in handy sometimes, but I don't think this is what you were looking for. I see what you are trying to do, and it sounds like this should be a common problem...somebody must have found a solution!Oh, and I just saw you paid $210 for PCanywhere! Get it free from the people who invented the Remote Desktop... http://www.realvnc.com . It's a great product, but it seems there is a bug that prevents outgoing SMTP mails while the REALVNC service is running. Try it anyway, its free and quite stable.OS |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
15732 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 08:04:34
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VNC is good, but it is also less secure and not as good as Terminal Services. If you're staying within an intranet then VNC should be fine, but I would think twice about using it over an internet connection. But if you can use TS you definitely should, it works TOO WELL.  You'll completely forget that you're working remotely. |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 08:06:38
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| Thanks for your time and consideration on this problem. BTW - I did manage to get CompUSA (a chain of local computer stores here in the US) to take it back and give me a refund. VERY unusual for a store to refund software.I can't imagine how a product like VNC could interfere with Outlook doing SNMP, but I guess anything is possible. I'll look into this over the weekend.Sam |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 08:09:31
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| Rob - I checked into Terminal Services after Graz mentioned it. It seems to be available on Win 2000 Server, but this is a Win 2000 desktop.There may be a way to shoehorn Terminal Services onto W2K desktop, but I haven't been able to find it.I (also) haven't looked into how to get TS Client running on the Win XP Laptop. It doesn't seem to appear in Accessories / Communications.Sam |
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graz
Chief SQLTeam Crack Dealer
4149 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 08:59:12
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| It's in All Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Remote Desktop Connection.===============================================Creating tomorrow's legacy systems today.One crisis at a time. |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 09:01:51
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| I didn't realize Remote Desktop client would connect to Terminal Services.Now if I could shoehorn Remote Desktop services on that Win2K Desktop.Thanks,Sam |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
4970 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-04 : 18:51:32
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Yes basically Remote Desktop and Terminal Services are the same thing renamed.You won't ever get it to control a W2k Pro machine though, either upgrade the desktop to XP or 2K Server or use VNC.If you are worried about the security of VNC, you could always tunnel it over SSH  Damian |
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SamC
White Water Yakist
3467 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-05 : 00:05:56
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| Thanks Merkin. I may upgrade it to XP, but I'll have to get past the guard dog.Sam |
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