Remote Desktop Connection Privacy?

[Ram0135]

Hello,
I just had a quick question. I very often access my PC via my notebook through Remote Desktop Connection. I just wanted to know, is whats transmitted just video signal? Basically is anything that I do on the remote computer in any way shape or form saved onto my notebook? For example, say I view a slideshow of pictures on my remote computer, will those pictures be somehow residing on my notebook?

Thanks,
Ram0135

 

[linney]

In the example you mention concerning a slide show, even though you may be sitting in front of your Notebook you are actually only working on the Remote Machine, in its Operating System, and with its files and folders.

These might explain what options are available to you while in Remote Desktop should you want to transfer files etc.

Remote Desktop is described in detail in the Help and Support program under this heading "Remote Desktop overview".

280828 - How a Remote Desktop Connection Affects Windows XP Professional

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;280828&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

The Features of the Remote Desktop Client in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300698&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Q. What is the difference between Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance?

http://www.horizons.bc.ca/faq/winxp.html#015