To access a Windows 8 PC remotely, you must first configure it to accept remote connections. To do so, use Start Search and search for remote.
The purpose of Windows remote access, is the ease of access to a computer that is in a different location. You can use your home computer to access your work computer, or vice versa.
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RRAS (Routing and Remote Access service)
The Routing and Remote Access Services for Windows 2008 is always accepted with a VPN or RRAS. That is all Windows 2008 can handle, along with R2 and an LAN network.
Yes, use google remote desktop.
Remote Access Connection Manager is a Windows service used to control access to the Internet and other remote networks. Remote Access Connection Manager can be started or stopped using the services.msc tool.
Team Viewer is a free remote access program used for non commercial purposes. You can download the software at the official website. However, Windows XP will be obsolete in 2014.
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Remote Access Service (RAS)
Network Connections
One can find help in setting up Windows XP remote access when one goes to the official website of Microsoft and clicks "support". There one can ask the community for help and get live help.
On Tech Talker there is a quick guide to remote accessing your PC. There is a place in Windows that need to be turned on to enable remote access. You then need a program to gain access. Programs are available for free on the net. Check with CNet for them.