Microsoft is aware that some customers are running versions of Windows that no longer receive mainstream support. That means those customers will not have received any security updates to protect their systems from CVE-2019-0708, which is a critical remote code execution vulnerability.
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More details about Remote Desktop in Windows XP Pro: http://www.utilizewindows.com/xp-menu/networking/244-remote-desktop-in-xp. Thank you for showing your interest in Windows 10. I will certainly help you with this. Yes Remote Desktop connection in Windows 10 will work to connect to Windows XP if and only if it is of professional edition. Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future. The client computer can be Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1+ or Windows 7 (unless Microsoft decides to release an RDC update for Windows Server – unfortunately I don’t think they will) Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 – built into Windows 7, available for Windows XP (KB969084) and Windows Vista (KB969084). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services in the affected Windows platforms. To learn more about this release, go to 4500705. To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2019-0708. Complete the steps outlined below to successfully Administer (using WMI) many Remote settings on a Windows XP Pro machine. Scope: Lan setup 2 machines each running XP Pro NTFS file systems General Networking access to both PC's already setup (ie: same workgroup name, tcpip enabled etc.).
Given the potential impact to customers and their businesses, we made the decision to make security updates available for platforms that are no longer in mainstream support (see download links in the following table). These updates are available from the Microsoft Update Catalog only. We recommend that customers running one of these operating systems download and install the update as soon as possible.
Platform | Article | Download | Impact | Severity |
Windows XP SP3 x86 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows XP Embedded SP3 x86 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Vista SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical | ||
Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2 | Remote Code Execution | Critical |
To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2019-0708.
Windows XP allows to send a request for assistance to another Windows XP system .
The system asking for help/ support ('Assistance') is called the 'Novice', the system
giving help / support is called the 'Expert' :
Such a connection to give assistance is possible via any connection, which supports TCP/IP :
- local area network (LAN )
- Wide area network (WAN)
- dial-in via Modem
- via the Internet
Notes:
- to be able to use 'Remote Assistance', both the system of the Novice and Expert must have
Windows XP installed (if one of these systems is not running Windowsx XP, use NetMeeting ) !
- when connecting via a firewall , it is required to have an open TCP/IP port 3389.
Once the 'Expert' has accepted the invitation and connects to the 'Novice' system, he can see
on his screen the desktop of the 'Novice', he is also (if allowed by the 'Novice') take control
and use the mouse and keyboard on his 'Expert' system to control the 'Novice' system :
This is similar to the 'Remote Desktop', only available in Windows XP Professional, but
while 'Remote Desktop' allows to connect to a host-computer without any user action on the
host system, Remote Assistance requires a user to be present to accept an incoming connection.
Windows Xp Remote Desktop Connection
Check the setup of Remote Assistance :
| In the Control-Panel, select the System icon: (or right-click 'My Computer' on the desktop and select Properties) Select the tab : Remote By default, Remote Assistance is activated. Please check the 'Advanced ...' settings Note : The other option on on this tab , Remote Desktop , is NOT available for Windows XP Home Edition, it is only available for Windows XP Professional. |
| Define, whether you allow the 'Expert' only to view your activities or whether the 'Expert' can also take control, i.e. use his mouse and keyboard to operate your system. Define the maximum amount of time, an invitation can remain open |
Send an invitation for Remote Assistance
| To send out a request for help / support, to send an 'Invitation for Remote Assistance', select from the Windows Start-menu : 'Programs' / 'Remote Assistance', This starts up the Windows XP 'Help and Support Center' / Remote Assistance page. You can review the status of current invitations , to send out a new invitation, select 'Invite someone to help you' |
Remote Assistance : Pick how you want to contact your assistant :
There are 3 methods to send out an invitation :
- via Microsoft Windows Messenger ( but it is NOT a MUST to use it ! )
- via e-mail using Microsoft Outlook Express
- via 'Save invitation as a file' (allowing other e-mail programs or even floppy disk transfer)
In this example, I 'Save the invitation as a File' (using Messenger or Outlook Express is similar) :
| Enter your name define how long this invitation stays open then 'Continue' | |
| For security, it is highly recommended to define a password, which must be used by the 'Expert' recipient to connect to your 'Novice' system. It is your job to advise the 'Expert' of the password, either by e-mail or a phone call. When selecting 'Save Invitation', you will be asked to define the location to save the file (for example: to 'My Documents' ) | |
| Remote Assistance give you some last instruction. | |
| You need now to get the invitation file (default name : RAInvitation ) to your 'Expert', also advising hum/her about the password ! |
Important note :
While waiting for the'expert' to connect, make sure that your TCP/IP address does NOT change !
That is especially important for Internet connections : do NOT terminate your modem , DSL or
ADSL connection (to connect later at a time agreed with your export again), because when
reconnecting you will get most probably a new / different IP-address and then your 'invitation' is
invalid, because the IP-address does not match anymore !
Windows Xp Remote Desktop Command
Connecting from the Expert System to give Assistance :
Once the 'expert' has received the Invitation on his/her Windows XP system, double-click on the
Invitation file , which opens the 'Remote Assistance' Window :
If a password was defined, then enter it now. Continue with YES.
Your system is then connecting to the 'Novice' system :
| Once an 'Expert' connects to a 'Novice' system, a confirmation message will be displayed : You must click on 'Yes' to allow the 'expert' to continue and to view your system. You will then the 'Novice' windows of 'Remote Assistance' : You can chat via keyboard (type under 'Message Entry' ) or via 'Start Talking', of both the system of the 'Novice' and the 'Expert' are equipped with a sound-card with speakers and microphone. |
Windows Xp Remote Desktop Not Working
The 'Expert' has a different Window for 'Remote Assistance' :
On the left, the section for chat messages, send / received via keyboard.
On the right, the desktop of the 'Novice' system.
On top, the tools for the 'Expert' .
At this time, the 'Novice' is operating the system, the 'Expert' is just watching, while
they exchange information via :
- keyboard chat, displayed as messages
- voice communication via the network using microphone and speakers
- phone call using a separate line
| if allowed in the settings of the invitation, the 'expert' can take control of the system of the 'Novice' by selecting in the toolbar 'Take Control'. |
| When the 'expert' like to take control, a message will pop-up on the screen of the 'Novice' informing about this request . If you agree to this request, accept it by clicking on 'Yes'. |
| Once the 'Novice' accepted the request,a message will pop-up on the 'Expert' system to advise about having control and to press 'ESC' or any key sequence or combination including the ESC-key to return control to the 'Novice'. |
| The section 'Chat History' of the 'Remote Assistance' will show, that control has been taken by the Expert. The Expert uses now the mouse and/or keyboard of the 'Expert' system to operate the 'Novice' system to identify the problem, checking for example: - Control-Panel - Device-Manager - Event Log |
Windows Xp Remote Assistance
To terminate a 'Remote Assistance' connection, both the 'Expert' and the 'Novice' can select
in their control-section to 'Disconnect'.
The 'Expert' will be informed about a 'Disconnection' from the system of the 'Novice':