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    Remote Computer Access

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xTank Jones16x, Feb 9, 2010.

  1. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Just wanted to know if there is a program out there that is free.

    I want a legit one, not one to install and spy. I would like one that shows the other user that I am on.

    I was using Anyplace Control, but sadly it's not free.

    Is there a program like that one out there, but free?
     
    xTank Jones16x, Feb 9, 2010
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Lots of them....

    teamviewer
    crossloop
    LiveMesh
    tightvnc
    realvnc
    vnc
    Microsoft Remote Desktop via remote assistance

    and several of others....
     
    gerryf19, Feb 9, 2010
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  3. xTank Jones16x

    xTank Jones16x PC Elitist

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    Ok cool, will have to try some out.

    I tried searching for some, but none came up that seemed reputable.

    Thanks for the info.
     
    xTank Jones16x, Feb 9, 2010
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    TeamViewer ist recommended :)
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 9, 2010
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  5. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I haven't used any of the other ones, but I can tell you that CrossLoop is very simple to use.
     
    Padmé, Feb 9, 2010
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  6. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    I second this. Although it uses VNC, it wraps it in a bit easier to use package. :)
     
    booboo12, Feb 9, 2010
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  7. osomphane

    osomphane Notebook Evangelist

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    Live Mesh if all the computers are yours. Remote Desktop if not...
     
    osomphane, Feb 10, 2010
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  8. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I recommend TeamViewer.
    Or LogMeIn? I'm pretty sure everytime I access other PC using LogMeIn, a notification appears to the current computer user telling him/her that I am accessing the PC through LogMeIn.
     
    KarenA, Feb 12, 2010
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