Remote Access in Windows XP

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1 Remote Access in Windows XP Overview Sections: Page: Security Precautions to Consider When Connecting Remotely 2 1. Check for Operating System updates 2 2. Install Antivirus 2 3. Run a Full System Scan 3 How do I connect to my computer remotely? 4 1. Determine your work computer s IP address 2. Connect to the UAB network via Virtual Private Network (VPN) 3. Connect to your computer via Remote Desktop Connection * Click on a section title above to skip to it. UAB faculty and staff can connect to their computers using Remote Desktop Connection. It is recommended that users install and run the Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) Client before establishing a remote connection, and that additional security measures are taken (see page 2) to protect UAB data. Users may need to contact AskIT at or their system administrator for additional settings or prerequisites necessary to connect remotely Page 1

2 Security Precautions to Consider When Connecting Remotely Please make sure that the remote computer you are connecting from is secure before using it to access UAB data. 1. Check for Operating System updates a. Click on the Start button, go to All Programs and select Windows Update, or visit b. Click Express to check for available updates. c. Install any security updates that are available by clicking Install Updates. 2. Install Antivirus Antivirus software protects your computer from malicious files and exploits. The effectiveness of the antivirus software s ability to detect malicious files is based on the definitions files that are updated several times a day by the manufacturer. Therefore, it is important that the antivirus software is updated regularly to detect the latest threats. Please follow these steps to install Microsoft Forefront: a. Visit the UAB IT website ( b. Click on either the Student or Faculty & Staff sections, and then click on Software Library. c. Navigate to the software available and select Microsoft Forefront. Download and Install the application. d. Visit and check for updates. e. Once Forefront has been updated, run a full system scan to check for anything malicious. Page 2

3 3. Run a Full System Scan: a. Open the Forefront console by right-clicking the Forefront icon in the system tray or by clicking Start, then All Programs, then Microsoft Forefront, then Forefront Client Security. b. Click the arrow next to Scan and choose Full Scan. c. The results of the scan should be documented and any malicious files quarantined or noted by the scan should be removed. Page 3

4 How do I connect to my computer remotely? 1. First, you will need to determine your work computer s IP address. The quickest way to do this is to visit Your IP address will be displayed on the page; please memorize the number or store it securely until you are able to use it from home. 2. Connect to the UAB network via Virtual Private Network (VPN): a. To download the VPN client, please go to and click on the link Click here to download the latest Windows 2000/XP/Vista client and enter your BlazerID and password when prompted. Enter your BlazerID and strong password in the User name and Password fields. Page 4

5 b. Click Run. c. Click Run again. d. Click OK. Page 5

6 e. Click Setup. f. Click Next. Page 6

7 g. Click I accept the licensing agreement, then click Next. h. Click Next. Page 7

8 i. Click Next. j. Click OK. Page 8

9 k. Click Yes to restart your system. l. Upon restarting, click Start, go to All Programs, then Cisco Systems VPN Client and choose VPN Client. m. Select UAB-VPN-1 and click Connect. Page 9

10 n. Enter your BlazerID and strong password in the Username and Password fields. o. Click Continue. p. When connected, you will see an icon for VPN Client that looks like a yellow lock in your taskbar (circled in the image below). To disconnect, right-click on the icon and select Disconnect. q. The icon will appear as a yellow lock that is unlocked when you are disconnected (circled in the image below). Page 10

11 3. Connect to your computer via Remote Desktop Connection: a. Click on the Start button, go to Accessories and choose Remote Desktop Connection. b. Enter the IP address of your work computer in the Computer field and click Connect. Page 11

12 c. When the login screen opens, enter your BlazerID and strong password in the User name and Password fields. Page 12

13 d. Once you are connected you can minimize, maximize and restore down as needed. Page 13

14 e. To disconnect, click on the red X in the upper right corner. You will receive a warning indicating that This will disconnect your Terminal Services connection Click OK to disconnect. Page 14