As with so many of my posts, this is really just a note to myself to remind me of how to do something that I don't do that often. Then when I need to do it, I fumble around for a half an hour trying to remember how to even get started!! Very embarrassing for a kick-ass network admin...
Remote Desktop - how to be there when you're not there.
If you are sitting in front of your computer and you wish you were sitting in front of another computer, the solution is to access that other computer using remote desktop (formerly known as terminal server client). To start a remote desktop session, go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Remote Desktop Connection. You will be asked to enter the name of the remote computer you want to access, and then click "connect". Then you'll see the desktop of the remote computer and a login box. Enter a username and password that are valid on the remote computer and you're in!
By the way, on the Remote computer, you must have previously enabled it to receive a remote desktop visitor. How to do that? Keep reading......
You have to physically go to the remote computer and access to the system properties dialog box. Both of the following ways will get you to the properties box:
1. Press the windows key and the break key at the same time (this is the fast way).
2. Go to Windows Explorer and right click on My Computer. Then choose properties from popup menu.
Once in system properties, choose the remote tab. Then check the checkbox labeled "Allow users to remotely connect to this computer". Don't get confused and check the checkbox labeled
"Allow remote assistance invitations to be sent from this computer".
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