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    Best screen sharing software that requires no work on the HOST end

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by masterchef341, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Basically, I am trying to provide support to someone, remotely. I want to make it as easy as possible for them, and I need access to their computer.

    What's the best solution?

    edit:

    host platform is windows, the client platform (me) can be anything.

    obviously "no work" is a bit unrealistic, "as little work as possible" will suffice
     
    masterchef341, Feb 2, 2010
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  2. lpnowlan

    lpnowlan Notebook Consultant

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    I always use Crossloop, the free version.

    Works very well, all you need is the access code from the other person.
     
    lpnowlan, Feb 2, 2010
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    masterchef341, Feb 2, 2010
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  4. booboo12

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    This. Crossloop is so easy. :D
     
    booboo12, Feb 2, 2010
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  5. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    teamviewer

    can even be set up so that the host doesn't even need to be there.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 2, 2010
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  6. coolguy

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    Teamviewer is good and has lots of options.
     
    coolguy, Feb 2, 2010
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  7. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    indeed.

    on the host, say "go to www.teamviewer.com", then click quick support (or what ever it's named in english, the second button it is), run, and tell me the numbers.

    on the controller side, only a flash capable browser is needed. if on windows, you can install the software, too.
     
    davepermen, Feb 3, 2010
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  8. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Yes, this is what I use also.
     
    Padmé, Feb 3, 2010
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  9. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I use teamviewer. There is even a portable version.
     
    surfasb, Feb 3, 2010
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  10. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Another vote for Teamviewer :)

    Although if you need to show something Skype might do the trick too :)

    (Thanks Serg for introducing me to the Screen showing feature)
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 4, 2010
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  11. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    one more--Live MESH.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 4, 2010
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    True, but I thought that's more for just getting remote access to your own machine (one way) instead of sharing a screen/remote assistance. :)
     
    booboo12, Feb 5, 2010
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  13. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    It is, but my sense is the person the OP is trying to help is so computer illiterate that watching him fix it isn't going to do either of them any good so I tossed LM in as another alternative
     
    gerryf19, Feb 5, 2010
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