Remotely Control Your PC, For Free on WIN XP

Windows XP has a built in Remote Access tool that most people might not know about. It has the ability to provide you almost real time access to your pc on a high-speed broadband connection. This is insanely useful if you work away from home or if you need to have employees access a computer at work, from home! First Let's take a look at setting up our computer for access.

Step 1: Right Click on "My Computer" On the desktop or via "Start" Menu
Step 2: Click Properties
Step 3: Click on the "Remote" Tab, Check on "Remote Assistance" and also Check on "Remote Desktop" - Allow users to connect remotely to this computer
Step 4: Head over to the Security Center via Start > Control Panel > Security Center
Step 5: Manage Windows Firewall Setting, and Click on the "Exception Tab"
Step 6: Under "Programs and Services" - Make sure there is a check next to "Remote Desktop" and then Close out of it.
Step 7: Head over to www.whatsmyip.org and jot down your current IP Address because you're going to need it if you're going to connect to your computer remotely.
Step 8: Leave the computer on and out the door you go.

Tip: Don't forget to DMZ Your PC if you're behind a Router!


Now You're at your Remote Location and you now need to access your Remote Computer.
Step 1: Via Start > Run; On the run prompt type "MSTSC.EXE" This will open up the Remote Desktop Tool In Windows XP.




Step 2: Put in the IP Address you wrote down into the specified field.
Step 3: Put in the Remote Computers Administrative Login and Password and Choose a Display Resolution.
Step 4: Click "Connect"
Step 5: Enjoy!

- The PC Guy