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    Program to enable me to remote access my pc!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by alto, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. alto

    alto Notebook Geek

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    I`m looking for a free software that could enable me to access my second laptop and working with desktop,application,files and network,as I`m in front of it wherever i was over the internet.
    Is`t possible to do that by using a program with password or like that?
    Or to log in to my son`s laptop in another town, with his permission?

    Thanks!
     
    alto, Aug 14, 2009
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  2. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    Try LogMeIn.com
    I think it's one of the easiest way to do what you ask.
     
    KarenA, Aug 14, 2009
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  3. MisterQ

    MisterQ Notebook Consultant

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    LogMeIn is very nice, and it has a free version that will do what you need to do.
     
    MisterQ, Aug 14, 2009
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  4. WaR

    WaR Notebook Virtuoso

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    Another vote for Logmein.com. I don't know how I lived without it. It will let you work on any programs you have on the remote machine as if you were there. Put it in Full-Screen mode and there is no difference between the remote computer and the one in front of you. Also the computer from where you are accessing doesn't need to be that powerful, as the resources that are being used to run the apps will be those in the remote computer. The biggest benefit comes from a strong internet connection.

    The free version doesn't allow sound or file transfers though. But unless the files you need to transfer are gigantic, not having file transfer access would not be a deal breaker.

    I think if you sign up you still get a 30-day trial of the professional version which allows file transfers and sound.
     
    WaR, Aug 14, 2009
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Microsoft Live Mesh
    It's a little bit faster than logmein and you can automatically sync files either directly or offline (uses free cloud server) between computers.
     
    jackluo923, Aug 14, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    TeamViewer is another alterative - it worksvery well as far as I am aware :)

    (Installed SP3 on an old laptop in Germany from the UK)

    f you set it to launch at startup you can log in once the computer is online with a preset password :)
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 14, 2009
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  7. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Logmein rules. Its very easy, fast and one of the main thing, it also has one free version.
     
    spradhan01, Aug 14, 2009
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  8. hatrox

    hatrox Notebook Consultant

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    The fastest remote access software I know is Radmin (Remote Administrator). Only problem is, it's a little pricey - 50 bucks. The software I am now using is TightVNC - it may not be the fastest remote access software, but it's free, lightweight, easy and gets the job done. I use it on all of my computers.
     
    hatrox, Aug 15, 2009
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  9. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Give CrossLoop also a try.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 15, 2009
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  10. gekk_gad

    gekk_gad Notebook Consultant

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    logmein or live mesh
     
    gekk_gad, Aug 15, 2009
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  11. devil301

    devil301 Notebook Enthusiast

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    NetMeeting is also an option
    Just click Start > Run > type conf
    You can host the net meeting so other party can access & control the pc also.
     
    devil301, Aug 17, 2009
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  12. alto

    alto Notebook Geek

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    Thank you guys for responding.

    I`ve now installed TeamViewer and tested it,it seems the program that i was looking for.

    Thanks alot!
     
    alto, Aug 18, 2009
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