Trouble with RDP and VPN

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I need to setup Remote Desktop, using it with a VPN

I am working with a Win XP Pro Laptop, and it should connect to a Win XP
Home Desktop computer through the internet and want it to be secure. I know
what to do with Win XP Pro's, but this is the first time working on a XP home
Desktop Computer.

If any one can help, it would truly be appreciated!!
Thankz in advance...
 
ViRo said:
I need to setup Remote Desktop, using it with a VPN

I am working with a Win XP Pro Laptop, and it should connect to a Win XP
Home Desktop computer through the internet and want it to be secure. I
know
what to do with Win XP Pro's, but this is the first time working on a XP
home
Desktop Computer.

If any one can help, it would truly be appreciated!!
Thankz in advance...
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You can't use Remote Desktop to remotely access/control a XP Home machine.
You can use an alternative like UltraVNC with its encryption plug-in and XP
mirror driver.

http://www.uvnc.com/

You can run UltraVNC through a VPN or SSH tunnel for added security. Here
are some links that may help with that.

SSL-Explorer VPN...

http://3sp.com/showSslExplorerCommunity.do

Secure Shell (SSH)...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Ssh/SecureShell.html

PPTP VPN...

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn_server.htm
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn.htm

Some folks also purchase VPN end-point/server type routers or upgraded
supported routers with third-party firmware like DD-WRT that includes a VPN
end-server function. Here are some examples and links...

http://zyxel.com/web/product_family...yGroupNo=7561738E-CC1F-4AC8-9383-CC003C0F8AD2

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/What_is_DD-WRT?

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ViRo said:
I need to setup Remote Desktop, using it with a VPN

I am working with a Win XP Pro Laptop, and it should connect to a
Win XP Home Desktop computer through the internet and want it to be
secure. I know what to do with Win XP Pro's, but this is the first
time working on a XP home Desktop Computer.

If any one can help, it would truly be appreciated!!
Thankz in advance...
Click to expand...

Windows XP Home Edition... does not have Remote Desktop capabilities.
Remote Assistance - yes. Remote Desktop - no. They cannot be installed
either. If you want the 'native' tools - you have to upgrade to Windows XP
Professional (or superset OS.) If you just want remote desktop-like
capabilities - I suggest UltraVNC.
 
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