How do make COM1 port on the local avalible on remote
computer.  I check the seiral port option in the remote
desktop but am unable to access the port on the remote
computer.  Is there a way i can definve the COM1 on the

When I try to accept an invitation from someone requesting remote assistance, I get a message that says, "Remote Assistance connection could not be established because the remote host name could not be resolved."  Any suggestions on what I need to do?  Thanks!

I'm still not sure exactly what I need to do.  Here's
what I have, more specifically.  I have a DSL with a
static IP at my work, which is connected to the Microsoft
Router.  So am I dialing into the DSL's address?  Or

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Is there any way to make the XP machine do a full log off when exiting from RDP.  At the mo it seems to just go into a suspend mode, which also "suspends" some other services I have running (proper services not programs within Startup etc).  These services remain in suspense ...

I was wondering if it is possible to connect to a network
(and computer) that is connected to the internet by DSL.  
My work has a DSL, hooked up to the Microsoft Broadband
Wireless router (it's a small business, we're not very

After a long time with no VPN problems it's all stopped
working some time in the last week!
I go "Start->network Connections->VPN" press the button
on my mouse and nothing happens.

What is the port that RD uses for access? I have a user that needs to get in
from home and can't seem to locate the info to set this up on my Firewall.
Thanks
Scott

Should I be able to see video and hear audio on a remote
computer that I'm using to connect to my other computer
at home which is running xp pro with remote desktop on?
Thanks in advance.

I trying to do RDP from XP pro to XP MCE. THe MCE system has two accounts and both belong to administrators and remote desktop users. When I try to logon to MCE using account A, while A is already logged on the system I get the above messge. I made sure the fast switching is on. ...

Hello all.  I have a problem with RD Web connection.  I am trying to connect to my computer at home via the Internet.  When I get to the login screen, I get prompted with a Security Warning.  It says:
Do you want to install and run "Remote Desktop AcitveX Control"?
The publisher ...

hello,,,,im pretty new to remote assistance,,, i have a 5 computer network in an office and would like to connect to them directly with remote assistance,,,i can't e-mail 5 different pc's cause theres only 1 company e-mail,,what i want is for ppl at the office to tell me about ...

Can I use my laptop (Win ME) to connect to my desktop (Win XP pro)? How? I have a firewall @ my desktop and my laptop moves from location to location.

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My business partner and I are trying to setup a network so he can view our business software from his home computer. Our software is on my office computer. We have tried a few things but nothing has worked...we can't make a connection. I've been told the routers on each end my be ...

Hi! I need help setting up a remote conncection. I have Windows XP Home Ed. and I would like to acces my computer over my schools LAN Network. How do I setup a connection?