Is it possible to connect to a Windows computer with Apple Remote Desktop?

Hey!
I just bought Apple's Remote Desktop program and I love it!
The only problem I have is that I can't just conncect to a Windows computer.
I need to do this!!
I saw in a screenshot in the Mac App Store that the Apple Employey had connected to a Windows computer so I thought it would work just fine.
Thanks!

Should be, though I have no personal experience using it. VNC seems to be touchy with ARD, so if Vine doesn't work, you might want to try another version. Or just use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac or a service such as LogMeIn; those would give you the same capabilities and probably be less fuss and bother.
Regards.

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