...XP. Remote desktop? Is there a program that will run on the laptop that will let me use the XP computer remotely? They are networked over ad-hoc, so using those internet programs like logmein won't work.

Yes, but not with Windows ME, worst of all windows series except Windows 3.11 & 95a. Your ME machine should be able to use Win 2000, which can communicate better with XP, being newer technology and all.


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Yes! Use VNC remote administration tool. It will serve your purpose.