Why can't a client computer running Windows XP Pro have remote acces to a host computer running Windows XP Pro? Why does the client computer have to have a different OS?1 person got this answerI do too

That should work! What happens when you try it?

You can setup a remote desktop connection between 2 computer running Windows XP Professional. Doing this on the same LAN network should not be a problem but accessing a desktop on another network might require some additional rules. The link below might be of some help. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspxTo access a desktop outside of your home network you might need to forward ports or use a VPN - Virtual Private Network connection to get access to the remote network. Windows Remote Desktop uses the TCP port 3389 by default. Here is another link, the info about VPN it towards the bottom of the article, hope this was of some help.http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/russel_may18.mspxRegards,Max