Who's using XP - Remote Desktop?

Raumarik · 16 Feb 2006 at 10:44

Due to just starting my new job and seeing as we do have a fair number of XP machines I started looking into using this. Seems to work pretty well and oddly works better than VNC on the network here. Just curious how others are finding it, if they use it or prefer VNC or another remote tool over it?

I've only used it a couple of times but will be ensuring it's enabled on all of my future images, unfortunately the previous network manager hasn't got any type of remote control software on any images.. nerf!

oddjob62 · 16 Feb 2006 at 11:01

I always use RDP over VNC if i have the choice.

antc · 16 Feb 2006 at 11:10

remote desktop is definately the way to go. extremely handy if you ask me. i always make sure its enabled on my network and images. great tool.

Pinkeyes · 16 Feb 2006 at 11:11

I use it all the time to connect to the servers at work. Very nice, simple to use, and just works from anywhere.
I set my machine up via a non standard port / through my router, and can connect to it from any Internet enabled machine in the world.

There are several settings for connection speeds, which really make a difference too.

LostCorpse · 16 Feb 2006 at 11:11

XP - Remote Desktop all the time for servers and desktop support if i can. VNC does have uses in that you can instantly take control of a desktop with out logging on and off another user and see theerror messages.

If i had the choice i'd probably use daemwear, good intergration into AD from what i can tell.

UltraVNC i think is one of the better VNC derivatives out there.