Attempting to run remote desktop over VPN network.  Seems I can attach to VPN fine, however when running remote desktop, can not connect.
Is there simple setting I'm overlooking?

Receive the following message.

Remote Desktop Disconnected
‘ This computer can’t connect to the remote computer.
Try connecting again. If the problem continues, contact the owner of the remote computer or your network administrator.’

The host PC is running Windows XP Professional with remote desktop setup. I’m told that problem is on my end by my network administrator.
(Note: My home network where my client resides is running thru a Linksys WRT54G router)


Below are my current settings.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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VPN status tabs display following:

General

Connection
Status: Connected
Activity:
   Sent      Received
            Stays at abt 425…

Details
   Device Name   WAN Minport (PPTP)
   Device Type     vpn
   Server Type      PPP
   Transports         TCP/IP
   Authentication   MS CHAP V2
   Encryption      MPPE 128
   COMPRESSION      MPPC
   PPP multilink framing Off


Remote Desktop Connection Options (on client PC)

(tabs)

General

IP

xx.xx.xx.xx
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Options

X  display progress while connecting
X  prompt for name and password, certificate, etc.
     Include windows logon domain

Redialing options

Redial attempts – 3
Time between redial attempts – 1 minute
Idle time before hanging up – never

Redial if line is dropped
Security

X typical (recommended settings)

Validate my identity as follows:
-REQUIRE secured password

Automatically USE my windows logon name and password (and domain if any)

X require data encryption (disconnect if none)

[blank] Advanced (custom settings)


Networking

Type of VPN
   

Settings
   X enable LCP extensions
   X enable software compression
       Negotiate mult-link for single link connections

This connection uses the following items:

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  Properties
   General
      X obtain an IP address automatically
      X Obtain DNS server address automatically

Qos Packet Scheduler
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Client for Microsoft Networks
   Properties
      Name service provider:
         


Advanced

Windows Firewall   
   Settings
      General
X On
Exceptions Programs and SERVICES:
   X Bonjour
   X file and print sharing
   X ftp32
   X ftp 32
   X itunes
   X Microsoft office excel
   X network diagnostics for windows xp
   X remote assistance
   X remote desktop
   X UPnP framework

Try disabling the firewalls on each of the computers. check your Linksys WRT54G router manual. I think u will find somewhere  info on how to set up for VPN connections. I believe some routers have to manually adjust some setting.