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hello, does anyone know if its possible to connect my pc to laptop, so that i can run my pc off my laptop screen, please any help would be great ! Thanks :)
janam4u
03-10-2006, 01:15 AM
a lot of ways but need more info
sure like what , do i have to use a router, can i do without, what i want to do is run my desktop pc on my laptop, what kind of cable do i need. Both are running xp
ellsmako
03-10-2006, 01:36 PM
If you are looking to use your keyboard and screen from the laptop for both your pc and laptop then go with a KVM switch. Keyboard Video Mouse switch.
pretty cheap and will save you space. I have a four poster but a two poster is great for service calls.
vmod32
03-10-2006, 06:40 PM
a vnc program would be another way to go... RealVNC is a good program and it's free. google realvnc to learn more. But basicaly it uses your network, either local or over the internet to be able to control a host computer. Ever seens the ads for Go to My PC? Same thing only free and better. I think this is more of what your are looing for. A KVM means the computer have to be next to each other and you really can only control the laptop from the PC in that setup.
word ! thanks you guys are great :rolleyes:
ellsmako
03-10-2006, 07:14 PM
Hey Bisk, What did you want to do, control the other pc, run apps, share files etc
Just curious
yeah thats exactly what i want to do , pretty much run my desktop off my laptop, any app, or program that i have on their i want to see it on my laptop screen :)
ellsmako
03-10-2006, 11:14 PM
Ok vmod32 has it ,.. RealVNC or network your choice
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