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    This is just going to sound weird

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hah2110, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. hah2110

    hah2110 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there software that can tell you if the monitor to a laptop is closed/open or is there a view for that in Windows somewhere? I'm remoting into someones computer to do work and am just curious.
     
    hah2110, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Why don't you ask 'that' someone? and if they aren't going to be there while you're 'remoting', then ask beforehand.

    Sorry, but sounds spooky mate.. lol.
     
    fonduekid, Aug 26, 2009
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  3. NlightN

    NlightN Notebook Guru

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    Not that I'm aware of.
    Perhaps your remote access software has a setting for screen off?
     
    NlightN, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. hah2110

    hah2110 Notebook Consultant

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    That is possible. Long story. I'm trying to teach someone what I'm doing and the laptop is set to do nothing when the lid is closed and I sware she is closing it, not paying attention. lol
     
    hah2110, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    If you're using Windows' built-in remote desktop, as soon as you log in, the local person will only see the computer is being used and locked screen, and the screen may go to screen saver or turn itself off based on the local setting.
     
    stewie, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    well, even if a software tells you if the screen is on, it can't tell you if she is looking away... or gone fishing for that matter...
     
    agusman, Aug 27, 2009
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