Remote Desktop troubleshooting

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  1. billybob

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    So, I want to get my remote desktop activated or whatever. So I went into the communications folder and clicked the appropriate boxes and shit.

    This is want happens:

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    Now, I don't know if you can access your remote from the same comp...... but I get the same message at school and I had a few people try it and get the same thing. What the fuck is wrong?
     
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  2. Fr3nChY

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    Right Click on My Computer-->Properties-->Remote

    And make sure theres a check mark.
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  3. billybob

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    Does it have something to do with I'm running XP home instead of Professional?

    The allow users box isn't there.....
     
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  4. Fr3nChY

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    Yup you can't remote desktop with home you need pro.
     
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  5. billybob

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    damn.

    Is it easy to upgrade to Prof?
     
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  6. Fr3nChY

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    Yup just put the XP Pro cd in and choose upgrade.
     
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    sweet.

    Thanks Frenchy!
     
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    :bigthumb:
     
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