Host vs remote computer

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I would like to be able to connect w/my home cptr and laptop using the MS
working remote. My question is - I would like to be able to use apps and
transfer files on and from my home computer to the laptop, as well as use
apps and transfer files on the laptop to the home computer. Is this possible?
Thanks.
 
rollerpuppy2 said:
I would like to be able to connect w/my home cptr and laptop using the MS
working remote. My question is - I would like to be able to use apps and
transfer files on and from my home computer to the laptop, as well as use
apps and transfer files on the laptop to the home computer. Is this possible?
Thanks.
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Transferring files between computers was always possible, even without
remote control software. You could do it via the Microsoft File and
Printer Sharing protocol, also known as SMB. You also could do it
through standard TCP/IP protocols like FTP and NFS.

However, the remote control software does make it even easier to
transfer files between computers. Once you get remote desktop protocol
working between the computers, then it's guaranteed that file transfer
would also work between them as a side benefit.

Yousuf Khan
 
Yes. just keep in mind the home PC must be running Vista Ultimate/Business or
XP Pro/MCE in order for you to be able to use Remote Desktop. Is that the
case? If so see these for help...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RDP6ConfigRecommendations.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/313292

If the home PC is running Vista Home (any flavor) or XP Home then look at
UltraVNC as an alternative. Make sure you use the encryption plug in as a
security precaution.

http://www.uvnc.com/

Both Remote Desktop and UltraVNC allow the remote laptop user to log on the
home PC and use it just you were sitting in front of it.


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Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience)

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
Sooner Al said:
Yes. just keep in mind the home PC must be running Vista Ultimate/Business or
XP Pro/MCE in order for you to be able to use Remote Desktop. Is that the
case? If so see these for help...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RDP6ConfigRecommendations.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/313292

If the home PC is running Vista Home (any flavor) or XP Home then look at
UltraVNC as an alternative. Make sure you use the encryption plug in as a
security precaution.

http://www.uvnc.com/

Both Remote Desktop and UltraVNC allow the remote laptop user to log on the
home PC and use it just you were sitting in front of it.


--

Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience)

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights...
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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Yousuf Khan said:
Transferring files between computers was always possible, even without
remote control software. You could do it via the Microsoft File and
Printer Sharing protocol, also known as SMB. You also could do it
through standard TCP/IP protocols like FTP and NFS.

However, the remote control software does make it even easier to
transfer files between computers. Once you get remote desktop protocol
working between the computers, then it's guaranteed that file transfer
would also work between them as a side benefit.

Yousuf Khan
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Thanks!

Yousuf Khan said:
Transferring files between computers was always possible, even without
remote control software. You could do it via the Microsoft File and
Printer Sharing protocol, also known as SMB. You also could do it
through standard TCP/IP protocols like FTP and NFS.

However, the remote control software does make it even easier to
transfer files between computers. Once you get remote desktop protocol
working between the computers, then it's guaranteed that file transfer
would also work between them as a side benefit.

Yousuf Khan
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