New Microsoft Remote Desktop Client

Microsoft has released a new version of the Remote Desktop Client that is compatible with some of the new features of Vista. It is available for Windows XP, and 2003.

Read more HERE.

Does not work with XP Home. The remote machine's monitor turns black when you connect, so if you wanted to guide someone through a particular process, I suggest you use of the two [excellent and free] programmes listed below.

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TightVNC

TightVNC is a free remote control software package derived from the popular VNC software. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer. TightVNC is free, GPL-licensed, with full source code available.

Visit the website HERE.

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LogMeIn

LogMeIn Free gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC.

Visit the website HERE.