How to Use the Remote Desktop Connection in XP

Have you ever, EVER wanted to use your dear ol' laptop or desktop at someone's house? Well, thanks to XP's technology, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Make sure both computers are connected in a local area network and that you know its IP address...

Method 1 of 2:

On Your Friend's/Co-worker's Computer

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    Go to START, right click MY COMPUTER
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    Select PROPERTIES, click the REMOTE tab
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    Tick 'allow users to connect remotely to this computer'
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    Then OK
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    Go to START again, Open CONTROL PANEL,
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    Select USER ACCOUNTS, select which account you want to use under PICK ACCOUNT TO CHANGE'
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    Choose 'CREATE A PASSWORD'
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    Type in the new password and confirm it, then click 'CREATE PASSWORD.
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    Close the Control Panel window.
Method 2 of 2:

On Your Computer

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    Go to START, select ALL PROGRAMS
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    Select ACCESSORIES, select COMMUNICATIONS, then click REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION, A window pops, with the computer BAR empty
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    Type in the IP ADDRESS or the NAME OF THE COMPUTER
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    Then click CONNECT, You will be asked for the USERNAME and PASSWORD
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    Put in the account name and password, then OK. It will open the desktop of the other computer.
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    Ta-da! Your are now on the desktop or laptop you chose!
Update 04 March 2020
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