From Help:
To set up this computer to use Remote Desktop
Open System in Control Panel.
Click the Remote tab, and then, under Remote Desktop, click Allow users to
connect remotely to this computer.
Click Select Remote Users. If you are an administrator on the computer, your
current user account will automatically be added to the list of remote
users, and you can skip the next two steps.
In the Remote Desktop Users dialog box, click Add.
In the Select Users dialog box, do the following:
To specify the search location, click Locations, select the location you
want to search, and then click OK.
In Enter the object names to select, type the name of the user you want to
add, and then click OK.
The name will be displayed in the list of users in the Remote Desktop Users
dialog box.
Note
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators
group to enable the Remote Desktop feature.
--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com
"Bravos" <Bravos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5D3B5782-6D3D-40CC-8139-C609942F859C@microsoft.com...
> I'm now trying to Install Remote Desktop and the Help screen is referring
> to
> a menu option that I don't seem to have.
> "To install Remote Desktop Web Connection.
> ....
> 6. In the Windows Components Wizard, click Next.
> 7. Open Internet Services Manager. "
>
> Where do I find the Internet Services Manager? (no it's not in the
> Windows
> Components Wizard!)
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
>
>> Yes, Remote Desktop is the solution, provided your XP is Windows XP
>> Professional, not Home Edition. There are also third-party solutions that
>> do
>> not require action on your part to permit access. I have no
>> recommendations.
>>
>> --
>> Gary S. Terhune
>> MS-MVP Shell/User
>> www.grystmill.com
>>
>> "Bravos" <Bravos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:942237B5-4719-4F5C-8114-FD96884CE344@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > "SingaporeWebDesign" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello,
>> >>
>> >> Not a solution, but you can avoid using Remote Assistance (its a pain
>> >> with
>> >> firewalls and customizability) and use the free Crossloop instead
>> >> http://www.crossloop.com
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Singapore Web Design
>> >> http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/
>> >> Singapore Web Hosting
>> >> http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html
>> >> Windows XP FAQ
>> >>
>> >> "Bravos" <Bravos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:A5FE7010-D378-495B-A122-78DB50FD9F7B@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I am using XP Pro.
>> >> > Sent Remote Assistance request via email.
>> >> > Helper obtained access OK but can only view screen.
>> >> > I can see no menu options that give them control.
>> >> >
>> >> > Helper is using Win2000. Is this the problem i.e. we are trying to
>> >> > do
>> >> > something which is not possible - or is there some setting I have
>> >> > missed?
>> >> >
>> >> > Regards
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> > Margah,
>> > Yes, now he has opened his eyes it works fine. Thank you.
>> >
>> > Singapore,
>> > Thanks for the alternative - unfortunately, it seems to have the same
>> > problem as Remote Assistance: "Explicit permission is required before
>> > any
>> > screen images are sent to a remote computer."
>> > In this case I want to give my helper permssion to work while I am not
>> > present. Both RA and Crossloop require explicit permission.
>> >
>> > Is Remote Desktop the solution to this?
>> >
>> > Regards
>> >
>>
>>
>>