[nsiebold]

I currently have 2 computers; an office computer and a home computer. The one in the office runs Windows XP and the one at home runs Windows 7. Could I use a program like Remote Desktop to grab files on my office computer to work on them at home?

[ElfBane]

nsiebold, on 03 June 2012 - 11:06 AM, said:

I currently have 2 computers; an office computer and a home computer. The one in the office runs Windows XP and the one at home runs Windows 7. Could I use a program like Remote Desktop to grab files on my office computer to work on them at home?

Here is some info... http://windows.micro...ktop-Connection .

[LincolnSpector]

nsiebold, on 03 June 2012 - 11:06 AM, said:

I currently have 2 computers; an office computer and a home computer. The one in the office runs Windows XP and the one at home runs Windows 7. Could I use a program like Remote Desktop to grab files on my office computer to work on them at home?

Hi, nsiebold.

I recommend using a cloud-based syncing service like DropBox. Easier to setup and pretty much a no-brainer. Besides, you won't have to keep your office PC on.

However, I wouldn't do anything with your office PC without discussing it first with your IS department. Most companies have very strict rules about what software can be installed which you have to follow, even if the rules are stupid. (And believe me, I've heard some idiotic ones.) Also, many companies that allow people to work at home already have some sort of file-sharing system set up.

Lincoln

[LiveBrianD]

LincolnSpector, on 04 June 2012 - 07:18 AM, said:

I recommend using a cloud-based syncing service like DropBox. Easier to setup and pretty much a no-brainer. Besides, you won't have to keep your office PC on.

However, I wouldn't do anything with your office PC without discussing it first with your IS department. Most companies have very strict rules about what software can be installed which you have to follow, even if the rules are stupid. (And believe me, I've heard some idiotic ones.) Also, many companies that allow people to work at home already have some sort of file-sharing system set up.

Lincoln

What rules in particular?

Also, keep in mind that there might be laws regarding the security of the company data, depending on what industry you work in. (For example, doctors are required to protect patients' data.) If you want to join dropbox, use someone's referral link so you and they get an extra 500MB space to start with (2.5GB). For instance, here's mine: http://db.tt/G8ELwEI (Note: I don't get a commission on that because I already maxed out my referral space.)

[LincolnSpector]

LiveBrianD, on 04 June 2012 - 08:17 AM, said:

LincolnSpector, on 04 June 2012 - 07:18 AM, said:

I recommend using a cloud-based syncing service like DropBox. Easier to setup and pretty much a no-brainer. Besides, you won't have to keep your office PC on.

However, I wouldn't do anything with your office PC without discussing it first with your IS department. Most companies have very strict rules about what software can be installed which you have to follow, even if the rules are stupid. (And believe me, I've heard some idiotic ones.) Also, many companies that allow people to work at home already have some sort of file-sharing system set up.

Lincoln

What rules in particular?

You mean which rules laid down by IS departments are particularly idiotic? I know of at least one large company that doesn't allow browsers other than IE. That would be okay if all of their PCs were up to date, but last I heard, several are still running XP, which doesn't run IE 9--the current, and most secure browsers. Therefore, the PCs running XP are running an older, less secure browser.

For another bad IS rule, see Is Open Source Safe?

Which isn't to say that IS shouldn't have rules. They're responsible for keeping the computers running, protecting the company from malware, and keeping secure data secure, and they have to deal with employees who understand none of it and others who know just enough to be dangerous. They need control.

Lincoln

[infoshrii]

As both your office and home computers are on different network, in built remote desktop connection tool will not work. You need to use various remote support services such as logmeinrescue, gosupportnow etc. in order to remotely access Office XP computer from Windows 7.