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Remote access Me Pc from XP PC

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by development support

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How can I operate a home networked Me PC from my XP PC like Pc anywhere, where I can from the XP machine view and see and operate the ME machine. I only have 1 monitor and would like to be able to update software on the Me without having to switch the monitor and keyboard each time. I have the 2 machines networked via an ethernet running through a Linksys router. I can of course see the files as they are shared, but I cannot see the desktop on the Me machine and cannot remotely operate it from the XP machine.

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by timwalsh

You sort of answered your own question. You will need some sort of third-party software such as PC Anywhere to do this. There is a freeware alternative called VNC. A search on Google will provide the link you need.

An alternative to remote control software: Buy a KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch. This type of switch will allow you to share a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse between 2 (or more) computers. You can switch computers with the tap of a switch (and sometimes with a keyboard key-combination). This type of switch does not require additional software or drivers. A 2-port KVM can usually be had for less than $100, although you will also have to factor in the extra cables you will need.

by mike o

If you're short on cash, definitely go with VNC. I use it all the time at the high school I work at to do remote admin and troubleshooting of machines. You can password it for security, it's not a bandwidth hog, and when you fire it up you're basically looking at exactly what's on the remote desktop. Good stuff.

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