On Server Side

Install XPVS Server

You can download latest version from here: http://www.thinstuff.com/releases/ThinstuffXPVSServer-latest.zip
After successful installation of XP/VS Server you have to reboot your PC.
The installation package includes 14-days trial license to evaluate our software if it suits to your requirement.
Or you activate the purchased license (step-by-step guide in our FAQ: Activate XPVS Server)

Allow users remote access

(Note !!! No available in  Windows Home edtiion)
Click "Computer" ("This PC")  - right click "Properties" - and click "Remote settings"
Add those users to remote user group who are allowed to login remotely !




Further information you will find in our  How can I add users to the Remote-Desktop-User Group?

If you use a Windows Server Operating System:

Running a server operating system only Administrator is allowed for remote access.
You have to give this permission to Remote Desktop User Group as well - in according GPO setting.

Open Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) and move to:
Computer Configuration/ Windows Settings/ Security Settings/ Local Policies/ User Rights Assignment/
--> Allow logon through Terminal Services in Windows Server Operating Systems

IP-Address of your server running XPVS Server

To connect to the Terminal Server you will need its IP-address.
If you connect within the LAN/ WLAN you will need the "internal IP-address"
--> Click "Start - Run - Enter: cmd.exe to start the Command Prompt.
Enter command: ipconfig --> the internat IP-address will be shown.



If you connect form outside you will need the "external IP-address"
This  address will be displayed here: http://www.myipaddress.com/show-my-ip-address/

On  Client Side

You need a RDP Client, which is already pre-installed in Windows operating system
--> Start - All Programs - Accessories - "Remote Desktop Connection" (mstsc.exe)
--> We recommend  free RDP client offered by Thincast Technologies "TC Client", which is available for Windows (64 Bit), Linux and MacOS
Enter IP-address (="Computer") and connect.



Enter your user credential to log-in remotely