How to Set Up a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP

Host Computer (Office)
1. Click 'Start,' then click the 'Control Panel' link. Click the 'Performance and Maintenance' heading, then click the 'System' heading, displaying the 'System Properties' window on the screen.
2. Click the 'Remote' tab, then check the 'Allow users to connect remotely to this computer' box. Click 'OK' to confirm the changes.
3. Click 'Start,' then click 'Control Panel.' Click the 'Security Center' heading, then the 'Windows Firewall' heading. The 'Windows Firewall Properties' window will appear on the screen.
4. Check the 'Don't allow exceptions' box under the 'General' tab. Click the 'Exceptions' tab, then check the 'Remote Desktop' box. Click 'OK' to confirm the changes and close the 'Security Center.'
Remote Computer (Home)
5. Click 'Start,' then click 'All Programs.' Click the 'Accessories' folder, then the 'Communications' folder. Click the 'Remote Desktop Connection' application.
6. Type the computer name of your host computer in the 'Computer' box.
7. Click 'Connect,' then type your user name and password when the 'Log On to Windows' dialog box appears. Click 'OK' to open the Remote Desktop window.