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I've installed, setup and connected across a VPN for work.

Now what? how do I connect to the remote computer?

I'm using Windows 7 64bit and trying to connect to Windows XP 32bit.

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Solution ended up being two pronged:

One... the reason I sounded like a tard, was because I was. I was trying to RD into the SERVER, not the local IP (

Two... For some reason, when the screensaver kicks in or when the computer locks it disables the ability to RD/VNC in...

ended up adding a Scheduled Task > Batch file that does some cleaning (backups working directories), then logs off.

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Are you trying to use remote desktop? Click Start, Run, type mstsc and then push ENTER. Type in the address of the computer you are trying to connect to.

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I've tried RDC and VNC (Both used within) and neither connect... I'm wondering if maybe i just don't have sharing enabled on far computer –  WernerCD Oct 10 '10 at 3:39
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