Remote Desktop

To connect your PC to the MediaSmart Server, follow these steps:

Windows XP and the Remote Desktop

1. On your home computer, click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Accessories.
2. In the Accessories menu, point to Communications, and then click Remote Desktop Connection.
3. In the Computer box, type the computer name of server. (the default is HPSERVER)
   
   
   
   
4. Click Connect.
5. When the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box appears, type Administrator, and the administrator password that you set when you installed the server (this is the same as the password you use to access the Windows Home Server Console) and then click OK.
   
   

The Remote Desktop window opens, and you will see the desktop of the MediaSmart Server

To end your Remote Desktop session:

1. Click Start, and then click Log Off at the bottom of the Start menu.
2. When prompted, click Log Off.

Windows Vista or Windows 7 and the Remote Desktop

1. On your home computer, click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Accessories.
2. In the Accessories menu, point to Remote Desktop Connection.
3. In the Computer box, type the computer name of server. (the default is HPSERVER)
   
   
   
   
4. Click Connect.
5. When the Logon to Windows dialog box appears, type Administrator in the User name box, and the administrator password that you set when you installed the server (this is the same as the password you use to access the Windows Home Server Console) in the Password box and then click OK.

The server will now log you on, and you will see the desktop of the MediaSmart Server.

To end your Remote Desktop session:

1. Click Start, and then click Log Off at the bottom of the Start menu.
2. When prompted, click Log Off.