remote desktop 2 machines

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I have two machines running WinXP Pro behind a linksys
router, and have enabled port forwarding. Works great. I
can access machine 1 from outside the network, but I
don't know how to access machine 2 from outside. I have
tried using machine 2 users and passwords but the system
cannot log me in.
 
multiple remote desktops

Obviously you port forwarded your router to machine A. In order to forward to machine B you will need to use another port. ie 3389 is the default port for remote desktop. Pick another one for machine B. ie. 3390. Then you will need to edit the registry on machine B (so it will be listening on this new port). Remember to backup the registry first before you do any editing! Do the following as per MS:

1. Start Registry Editor.
2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp\PortNumber
3. On the Edit menu, click Modify, and then click Decimal.
4. Type the new port number (ie. 3390), and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.

Now when you start the remote desktop connection you have to mention the port number. Enter the remote desktop ip:port as in 162.xxx.xxx.xxx:3390

Be sure to permit remote desktop connection in the firewall of the remote machine and that should be all that is needed.
 
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