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I have windows xp home edition on both of my computers, and they do have a remote desktop program, but ive found out that windows xp pro actually has a better version of it that will actually work. I cant get the windows xp home version of it to work. Is there anyone that knows of a free remote desktop program, or if someone would be able to send the windows xp pro version of the remote desktop program.

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NetMeeting solved the immediate need for ; thanks to for that tip and to and for pointing toward VNC. The notes below summarize trade-offs, common pitfalls, and safer long‑term choices for XP-era remote access.

Clarification: Windows XP Professional includes the Remote Desktop (RDP) server component; XP Home does not, which explains why the OP saw a difference between editions. RDP is generally more bandwidth-efficient and feature-rich when available. VNC-style servers work across editions but vary widely in compression, file-transfer support and encryption. Exposing any remote-control server directly to the Internet without a VPN or encrypted tunnel increases risk.

Practical checklist: verify the server works on the local LAN before attempting offsite access; confirm the host firewall allows the remote-server app; configure router NAT/port-forwarding when remote access is required (default ports are RDP 3389 and VNC 5900); use dynamic DNS or confirm the host's public IP if it changes; prefer encrypted variants or run the session through an SSH/VPN tunnel; enforce strong, non-blank passwords and limit remote accounts' privileges.

Legal and long-term advice: asking for redistribution of XP Pro components is inappropriate. For a durable, safe setup, either upgrade to a properly licensed edition or adopt a supported third-party remote-access solution that fits the connectivity (NAT/traversal) and security requirements instead of relying on fragile workarounds.

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I have windows xp home edition on both of my computers, and they do have a remote desktop program, but ive found out that windows xp pro actually has a better version of it that will actually work. I cant get the windows xp home version of it to work. Is there anyone that knows of a free remote desktop program, or if someone would be able to send the windows xp pro version of the remote desktop program.

Well, I just built a new computer and have WinXP pro. But when I used to have Windows XP Home, I just set up the remote desktop feature on Netmeeting. You have to create a Windows User that requires a password. Then all you do is call your IP from a remote computer, it will ask for the name and password and thats it.

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Alright, i got netmeeting and set that up, it works good. Thanks alot! :D

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Alright, i got netmeeting and set that up, it works good. Thanks alot! :D

No Problem. Glad to help. :)

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Additionally, you can simply check out VNC:

www.realvnc.org

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I cant get that link to work.

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I cant get that link to work.

Try this www.RealVNC.com

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