XP Remote Desktop ?

[SmokeytheBear]

Here is my set up.
Desktop runs XP Pro and is connected to internal network via cable.
Laptop runs XP Pro and is connected to internal network via wireless.
I have two shared folders on the desktop that I can get to using my laptop.
I am the only user on both computers so I only have one log on and do not have to enter a user name or password when booting up the computers.
I use a Linksys router and run Zone Alarm on both computers.

I would like to use the desktop remotely, from my laptop. Stuff like checking e-mail, using Quicken, etc. I do not plan on connecting remotely from outside of my network.

I have been looking at both XP remote desktop and Logmein software.

Which would be best for my situation?

Thanks

[glc]

Logmein is not necessary, because that will use the Internet. I'd use one of the versions of VNC because remote desktop requires passwords on the user accounts.

[SmokeytheBear]

glc,

I'm assuming VNC is virtual network computing but what software is VNC?

OK, just found the VNC website and I am reading through it. Looks like what I need.

With this software and my setup, wireless to router, SSID not broadcast, WAP2 security, is this type of setup secure enough for using Quicken?

Thanks

[glc]

It should be. VNC uses both a server and a client, just put a strong password on the server.