windows xp remote desktop connection client
published: january 28, 2002 by charlie russel, windows xp expert zone community columnist
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the remote desktop feature in windows xp is the best thing since sliced bread, or at least pretty close. using remote desktop, you can work from almost anywhere as if you were using your windows xp professional desktop at work. which saves commuting time, makes you more productive when you're on the road, and even let's you quickly grab a song, picture, or file from your work computer when you're over at a friend's house. the possibilities are endless and the ease of use is impressive.
but one problem can get in the way of connecting remotely—what if the computer you're connecting from runs an earlier version of windows and doesn't have the remote desktop connection client software installed on it? well, you can actually connect from almost any version of windows, since versions as far back as windows for workgroups version 3.1 and windows nt 3.5 are supported, although with some limitations . windows nt 3.5 and windows for workgroups version 3.1 are only supported using the terminal services client software from windows 2000 server. windows 95, windows 98, windows me, windows nt 4, and windows 2000 are all supported for use with the remote desktop connection client software that ships with windows xp.
| ...what if the computer you're connecting from runs an earlier version of windows and doesn't have the remote desktop connection client software installed on it? |
