svchost.exe?

Ever wonder why there is so many svchost.exe when you open the task manager application??

And why are there so many under different processing condition??

svchost.exe is actually a multiple service in one process that allows to save memory by reducing the process by cutting down the number of processes needed to be running.

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Windows XP: Remote Desktop

There are many times when my friends need help regarding their PC. It was troublesome for me to go to their room just for a quick problem. If only I know how to use remote desktop earlier, my life will be easier.

What does Remote Desktop do? It allows us to view our PC through another PC. That’s mean you can ask your friend to enable his remote desktop and do work on his PC from your PC. Very exciting.

However, the main PC will automatically log off once you connect to the PC using remote desktop. One one connection is allowed at a time using remote desktop.

Enabling Remote Desktop

To access your PC from somewhere else, firstly you need to turn on Remote Desktop at system properties. Check both for Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop at the System Properties.  Read the rest of this entry »