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    remote control a desktop through wifi

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Retreat, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. Retreat

    Retreat Notebook Enthusiast

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    In my home i have a desktop pc connected to the wireless router that was provided by the ISP using a LAN cable...I also use a laptop that can connect to internet through wifi..Is there any way or software that i can control or remote desktop the desktop pc through my laptop which is connected to router with wifi....
    i don't want to connect to the desktop pc through internet but through LAN
     
    Retreat, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    You want to connect to the desktop using the laptop, and use it (the desktop) as if you were sitting right behind it?

    Windows built-in application 'Remote Desktop' does this. Which can be found under 'All Programs' --> 'Accessories'. You enter either the desktop pc 'name' or its 'IP Address'.
     
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  3. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Remote Desktop is only supported by Win7 Pro and Ultimate (and Business?).

    You can try the various VNC programs. I like TightVNC a lot when I'm managing my server that I don't have physical access to.
     
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    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    Ya? I have home premium and it has it I thought all windows included this for remote help
     
    richierichdollar, Apr 19, 2011
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Well, for one we don't know what OS the OP is running.

    Nevertheless here are the facts about RD!

    OP, if RD isn't supported on the desktop machine, another option is TeamViewer.
     
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    Oh, right. Confused things there for a second.

    What I meant to say is that any Win7 machine can accept remote desktop connections, but only Pro/Ultimate/(business?) can make them.

    Ifyou have Pro or Ultimate on your laptop, you're good to go. If not, try TightVNC, or as suggested, Teamviewer.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Apr 19, 2011
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    Thank you for the help.....I tried TightVNC and that was exactly what i was looking for :)
     
    Retreat, Apr 20, 2011
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