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Lesson 5 Using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
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Port The applications running within the session can have access to the ports on the
client computer, which allows them to access and manipulate printers, scanners,
and other peripheral devices.
Printer The default local or network printer for the client computer becomes the
default printing device for the Remote Desktop session. You print a document on
the host computer to the printer connected to the client.
Clipboard The Remote Desktop host and the client computer share a Clipboard,
which allows data to be copied between applications running on the remote computer
and applications running on the client computer.
Remote Desktop Requirements
Remote Desktop requires the following:
■ A remote computer that is running Windows XP Professional and that is connected
to a local area network (LAN) or the Internet. This is the computer to which you
want to gain access remotely.
■ A client computer with access to the host computer through a LAN, dial-up, or virtual
private network (VPN) connection that has the Remote Desktop Connection
program or the Terminal Services Client installed. A version of the Remote Desktop
Connection program is available for most versions of Windows. Just insert the
Windows XP Professional installation CD-ROM on the client computer and select
the option to install the Remote Desktop Connection software.
■ A user account with appropriate permissions. The user must be an administrator
or a member of the Remote Users group, and have a password.
How to Configure a Computer to Accept Remote Desktop Connections
Remote Desktop configuration is a two-part process. First, you must configure the host
computer to allow Remote Desktop connections. Then, you must configure the client
computer with the Remote Desktop Connection client software.
To configure a computer running Windows XP Professional to allow Remote Desktop
connections, follow these steps:
1. From the Start menu (or from the desktop or in Windows Explorer), right-click My
Computer and select Properties.
2. On the Remote tab, in the Remote Desktop section, select Allow Users To Connect
Remotely To This Computer, as shown in Figure 18-14.