Win XP Failed to connect to server

[William Hooper]

James Herbert said:
> CLAIS2 wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>>  I am getting "Failed to connect to server" error when I try to connect
>> to a remote machine. I listing the things I have done. Please let me
>> know where I went wrong.
>>
>>  Started VNC Server (WinVNC Version 3.3.7) on remote machine
>> 129.252.1.72 (ping works)
>>  Opened VNC Viewer on my machine and typed  129.252.1.72:0 I have also
>> tried :2 after changing the display number on the server.
>
> You certainly want :5900 not :0 :)

I don't see why.  :0 is a valid display number.

> Also please make sure you've enabled port forwarding on your router

I don't see the OP ask anything about a router.

Anyway, to the OP, WinXP does have a built in firewall that might be
causing issues.  There is some useful troubleshooting info at:
http://faq.gotomyvnc.com/fom-serve/cache/4.html

Personally my first step would be to see if I can telnet into the remote
machine:

telnet 129.252.1.72 5900 (or 5902 if you still have it at display 2).
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William Hooper