XPpro to XPMediapro Remote Desktop Using

Using articles on this site, XP help & Microsoft site, I have been trying to connect my work computer (Windows XP Pro) to remotely run programs from my home computer (Windows XP Media Pro).

For something that seems so easy from the instructions I’ve read, I am muddled and confused.

I have DSL access on both machines (Static at work “have the IP address – Dynamic at home “have a way to confirm current IP address”), have applied all the steps and the work computer does not find the home computer or I get a message that says maybe it is busy-contact admin or try later.

I would truly appreciate specific steps with exact details and possible “missed steps” for removing the mess I have made so far (users, passwords, names)…and implementing remote desktop successfully.

Thank You!
Lori