Monitor Problem...

[Blob]

Hello,

Basically, I have 2 computers, 2 monitors and a laptop. The 2 monitors have buggered up and I want to use the computers as servers. Windows Server 2003 is installed on one, all formated, and Windows XP is on the other, with old items on there. Basically if you would kindly help, I need a way to control them 2 computers from my laptop without installing any software on the 2 computers.

I have 3 ethernet cables, VGA to VGA cable and a 5 port network hub (if they come in any useful?)

Thanks

Ryan

[scottish]

stick em all on network set up sharing folders and go on from there?

[Blob]

Ye but I would rather be able to control the computer than using shared folders.



Ty for help

[scottish]

Never tried using crossover wires, no idea what they do but heard of them?

[N!ck]

You could use the remote desktop feature of Windows through a home network that you set up using the hub. A better way would be to set up some VNC software or to use a service like teamviewer http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx

[Blob]

You could use the remote desktop feature of Windows through a home network that you set up using the hub. A better way would be to set up some VNC software or to use a service like teamviewer http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx

But dont I have to install that on both machines?

[N!ck]

But dont I have to install that on both machines?

The only way of doing it without installing anything would be using the remote desktop feature built into Windows. Better ways will involve installation of software on the computers used as servers and maybe software on your laptop depending on what you set up www.logmein.com you can install that software on a computer and then control it remotely from anywhere on the internet.

[Blob]

The only way of doing it without installing anything would be using the remote desktop feature built into Windows. Better ways will involve installation of software on the computers used as servers and maybe software on your laptop depending on what you set up www.logmein.com you can install that software on a computer and then control it remotely from anywhere on the internet.

Ok thanks, do you know the default username for windows server 2003?

[Earthquake]

stick em all on network set up sharing folders and go on from there?

Yeah I think this is a good idea.

[scottish]

Administrator is default.