Installing Remote Desktop connection on non-XP systemsInstalling Remote Desktop connection on non-XP systems

Non-Windows XP systems can also access Windows systems running Windows Remote Desktop. The local system used to access the remote computer must have the remote connectivity client software installed. To install the required Terminal Services components:

1. Insert a Windows XP Professional CD in the local system’s CD or DVD drive.
2. From the resulting Welcome To Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks.
3. Click Setup Remote Desktop Connection from the What Do You Want To Do Screen.
4. The InstallShield Wizard will open; click Next on the Welcome To The InstallShield Wizard for Remote Desktop Connection.
5. Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
6. Enter the customer name and organization, and specify whether the desktop connection is to be available to all users or only the logged in user and click Next.
7. Click Install.
8. Click Finish.

The older Windows system can now open the Remote Desktop Connection menu by clicking Start | Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection or by opening a command prompt and typing mstsc.