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    Program to remote control another person's computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Justitia, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    My partner, who currently resides in another state, is absolutely hopeless when it comes to computers. My efforts to guide him over the phone are exercises of the most extreme frustration and exhaustion. (one time it took 5 hours for him to figure out how to print one page. :eek: )

    I would like for us to download a program that allows me to control his computer. I am here at his place for about 1 hour more.

    Can anyone recommend a program?
     
    Justitia, Sep 8, 2009
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    If both computers are running Windows XP or Vista, just use built in Remote Assistance.
     
    Lithus, Sep 8, 2009
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  3. Justitia

    Justitia Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, we both have XP. I can't find Remote Assistance. Where would I find it?
     
    Justitia, Sep 8, 2009
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  4. Justitia

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    NM -- I found it. Thanks!
     
    Justitia, Sep 8, 2009
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  5. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    Try TeamView
    http://www.teamviewer.com

    A very easy program to use, give it a try.

    Good Luck!

    EDIT: Postet at same time...
     
    tuηay, Sep 8, 2009
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  6. Vinyard

    Vinyard Notebook Evangelist

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    I never knew programs like this existed. I will try it out.
    Might come in handy some day... for what I do not know. :D
     
    Vinyard, Sep 8, 2009
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  7. ahl395

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    One that i find excellent is Crossloop. ;)
     
    ahl395, Sep 8, 2009
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  8. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Teamviewer is simple and good.
     
    coolguy, Sep 8, 2009
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  9. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    +1

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 8, 2009
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  10. osomphane

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    Live Mesh will also let you guys share files :)
     
    osomphane, Sep 9, 2009
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  11. alto

    alto Notebook Geek

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    TeamViewer is good,simple and perfect.
     
    alto, Sep 9, 2009
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  12. perrin_aybara

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    it is something i've known about for a long time and do you know..... I've never thought of using it. Just the other month my mother in law has got a new laptop and she's never off the phone asking about how you do this, and how do you do that.
    So this is something I will be definately setting up.
    Cheers. :D
     
    perrin_aybara, Sep 9, 2009
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  13. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i'm a teamviewer user myself, too. it's awesome. never got remote assistance to work reliably.
     
    davepermen, Sep 9, 2009
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  14. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm adding a vote for TeamViewer.
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 9, 2009
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  15. MastahRiz

    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    I've used teamviewer myself, but how's Crossloop in comparison? Worth a try?
     
    MastahRiz, Sep 10, 2009
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  16. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I recommend Logmein for it's ease of use.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Sep 10, 2009
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  17. bernieyee

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    I use CrossLoop, works wonders.
     
    bernieyee, Sep 10, 2009
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  18. Convoluted

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    Convoluted, Sep 10, 2009
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  19. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Team viewer or remote assistance works well.
     
    surfasb, Sep 10, 2009
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