Ask the Expert

How do I remotely access a Windows 2000 desktop?

How do I remotely access a Windows 2000 desktop? I'd like to be able to run programs on desktop remotely.

    Requires Free Membership to View

One of the best ways to do remote access to a computer without shelling out cash is through a system called VNC, or Virtual Network Computing. (http://www.realvnc.com/). VNC is also cross-platform; it'll work from or to any Windows, Linux or Solaris machine and is also extremely compact and robust. I use this to do remote access to Windows 2000 machines that aren't servers and don't have Terminal Services Administration running.

This was first published in January 2004

Join the conversationComment

Share
Comments

    Results

    Contribute to the conversation

    All fields are required. Comments will appear at the bottom of the article.