How To Share a Desktop

Windows XP comes with a desktop sharing application that is used to interact with other computers remotely. It's used with applications like NetMeeting so users can create presentations for display over the Internet. Remote Desktop also has a component where users can remotely control other computers on the network. Before dekstop sharing is enabled, a few steps must be configured in the XP Firewall application.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Double-click the "Windows Firewall" icon.

2. Click the "On (Recommended)" option and clear the checkbox labeled "Don't allow exceptions."

3. Click the "Exceptions" tab. Click the checkbox labeled "Remote Desktop." This enables remote desktop sharing requests to pass through the computer's firewall. Press "Ok" and close the firewall configuration window.

4. Double-click the "System" icon in the Control Panel opened in step one. Click the "Remote" tab.

5. Check the box that is labeled "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer." Click the "Ok" button to save the changes.

References

• webtoolsandtips.com