Accessing programs from my desktop on my laptop

mattd · 04-11-2007, 11:38 AM

I have a desktop and a laptop and was wondering if it is possible to play games that are on my desktop by using my laptop? The reason why I want to do this is because I have a brand new laptop and don't want to fill it full of junk. Thats what my desktop is for. thanks

Alvin.C · 04-11-2007, 11:55 AM

Hello,

No. You will need to install the games on your laptop, if you want to play games on it.

Mentali$T · 04-11-2007, 11:59 AM

not necessarily. Some games you will be able to play others you wont. Just try it and see.

mattd · 04-11-2007, 01:12 PM

should I link the computers using a network cable? how should i attempt this?

Mentali$T · 04-11-2007, 01:40 PM

well u can do it wired or wireless. Just network them some how and make the c drive of your desktop is accesible on your laptop, then just try running a game.

mattd · 04-11-2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mentali$T

well u can do it wired or wireless. Just network them some how and make the c drive of your desktop is accesible on your laptop, then just try running a game.

how do i make the c drive on my desktop accesible on my laptop?

Mentali$T · 04-11-2007, 04:22 PM

Well i dont know whether your on XP or Vista so depends. Plus i only know how to properly on Vista so sorry but it will be about this:

Enable file sharing and on your laptop right click "Computer" (my computer) and select "map network drive" Type in \\pcname\c$ pcname being wateva your desktop is called and c being the C drive. then you should be able to login to it with ur username and pass if required.

Law · 04-11-2007, 09:45 PM

If it's a full screen game then I don't know but you can use Ultra VNC to remotely control your desktop across the network or directly connected using a cross-over cable.

Mentali$T · 04-12-2007, 05:36 AM

Yeah i use Ultra VNC to connect to my pc upstairs, its very easy to setup and use.

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