Remote Desktop Connection Software For XP
The Remote Desktop feature is only available in Windows XP Professional. It's not included with Windows XP Home Edition. For more information about how Remote Desktop Web Connection works, see About Remote Desktop Web Connection in the Microsoft Knowledgebase.
The first step in enabling Remote Desktop Web Connection is to install the necessary software on the host computer. Remote Desktop Web Connection is an optional World Wide Web Service component of Internet Information Services (IIS), which is included by default in Windows XP Professional. IIS responds to requests from a Web browser. Have your Windows XP Professional CD handy, and follow these steps:
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Open Control Panel click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Add/Remove Windows Components. |
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Click Internet Information Services, and then click Details. |
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In the Subcomponents of Internet Information Services list, click World Wide Web Service, and then click Details. |
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In the Subcomponents of World Wide Web Service list, select the Remote Desktop Web Connection check box, and then click OK. |
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In the Windows Components Wizard, click Next. Click Finish when the wizard has completed. |
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Click the Start button and click Run. Type Net Stop w3svc, and click OK. This temporarily stops the World Wide Web service to keep your system safe while you update it with security patches. |
Enabling IIS without installing the appropriate security patches can make your system vulnerable to intruders. For more information, read Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-018 and Security and Privacy for Home Users.
To check for updates:
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Click Start, point to All Programs, click Windows Update, and then click Scan for updates. Follow the prompts to install all critical updates. If prompted, restart your computer. |
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Click Start, and then click Run. Type Net Start w3svc, and click OK. This starts the World Wide Web service. |
I highly recommend using Automatic Updates, especially after installing Internet Information Services.
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