Windows 7 / Networking

Installing Remote Desktop on an XP Client Computer

A computer that connects to a remote computer's desktop is said to be a Remote Desktop client. To act as a client, the computer must have the Remote Desktop Connection software installed. Remote Desktop Connection is installed by default in all versions of Windows 7, but some versions of XP don't come with the program installed. However, you can install the Remote Desktop Connection software from the Windows XP CD (if you have one):

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD and wait for the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen to appear.
  2. Click Perform Additional Tasks.
  3. Click Set Up Remote Desktop Connection.

NOTE: You can also download the latest client software from Microsoft:
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx You can also use this client if you're running Windows XP and don't have access to the XP install disc.

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In this tutorial:

  1. Remote Network Connections
  2. Setting Up the Remote Computer as a Host
  3. Configuring Windows 7 or Vista to Act as a Remote Desktop Host
  4. Configuring a Windows Firewall Exception for Remote Desktop
  5. Activating the Remote Desktop Service
  6. Configuring XP to Act as a Remote Desktop Host
  7. Installing Remote Desktop on an XP Client Computer
  8. Connecting to the Remote Desktop
  9. Making an Advanced Connection
  10. Working with the Connection Bar
  11. Connecting to a Remote Desktop via the Internet
  12. Changing the Listening Port
  13. Configuring Windows Firewall
  14. Setting Up Port Forwarding
  15. Configuring a Network Computer for Remote Administration
  16. Configuring a Network Gateway for VPN
  17. Configuring the VPN Client
  18. Making the VPN Connection