# Using Remote Desktop b/w two Win XP PCs

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**Created:** [July 20, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-remote-desktop-b-w-two-win-xp-pcs/155864 "2005-07-20T22:47:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 20, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-remote-desktop-b-w-two-win-xp-pcs/155864/1 "2005-07-20T22:47:25Z")

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Hey everyone,  
What would I need to do in order to use Remote Desktop between two Windows XP Professional computers running on a home network. I have Remote Desktop enabled on both comps, but when I run “Remote Desktop Connection”, I can’t find my computer in my network.

Do I need to setup a VPN between the computers prior to using it? If so, what IP address would I use? 192.168.1.x where x is the number my router provides for the other computer?

Thanks!  
Kirupa