remote into xp home desktop

[legend_018]

I have read in many places that windows xp home doesn't have the remote capabilities. In other words, I can't remote into my windows xp home machine - unless it's windows xp pro.

So, is there any way at ALL to remote into my windows xp home machine?

[macko72]

Remote Desktop Connection Software Download
This software package will install the client portion of Remote Desktop on any of the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000. (This is the same version of the client software as in Windows XP Service Pack 1.) When run, this software allows older Windows platforms to remotely connect to a computer running Windows XP Professional with Remote Desktop enabled.

This package provides flexible deployment options of the full Terminal Services Client, including auto-repair through Windows Installer technology and application publishing via IntelliMirror™ management technologies or Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS).

Note The Remote Desktop Connection software is pre-installed with Windows XP. To run it, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click Communications, and then click Remote Desktop Connection. This software package can also be found on the Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition product CDs and can be installed on any supported Windows platform. To install from the CD, insert the disc into the target machine's CD-ROM drive, select Perform Additional Tasks, and then click Install Remote Desktop Connection.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...dclientdl.mspx

[legend_018]

that is the desktop software - that wasn't what I was looking for. Thanks anyway

[legend_018]

I'm not looking for the client software. I already know how to get that. I want to remote into my windowsxp HOME machine at home and I was wondering if there is a way to do that. You cant remote using the remote desktop into winxp home only winxp professional.

[glc]

You can use the free logmein.com service. You could also use VNC if you don't mind opening ports in your router.

[legend_018]

I'll check those out.