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    remote control software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by FeeL_bLuE, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. FeeL_bLuE

    FeeL_bLuE Notebook Enthusiast

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    may i ask got any software more good to remote control our/ other ppl computer for vista? like: team viewer, logmein
     
    FeeL_bLuE, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Remote Desktop (built-in Windows function) or UltraVNC, which requires a client and server.
     
    Bog, Aug 28, 2009
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  3. RaZZNuts

    RaZZNuts Notebook Guru

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    If you're going to use and remote control a Windows PC, the built-in remote desktop is the best choice, you won't have to install anything.

    VNC is cross platform, you can use it on Mac OS, GNU/Linux and also Windows.
     
    RaZZNuts, Aug 28, 2009
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    TeamViewer works on Vista.

    As you obviously know two possebilities - I personally like and recommend TeamViewer - I'm not sure what exactly your problem is.

    Remote Desktop is another possebility, in some cases it doesn't want to work though - I'm not sure why.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 28, 2009
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Still liking CrossLoop :D

    Don't we have a few threads regarding this subject already?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 29, 2009
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  6. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    You can also try Live Mesh (in beta right now).
     
    crash, Aug 29, 2009
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  7. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    MaXimus, Aug 29, 2009
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  8. steveamil

    steveamil Newbie

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    In a conversation about remote control software I'm surprised no one has mentioned Proxy Networks' Proxy Pro 6. Yes, it's enterprise grade so you do have to pay for it, but it's worth it. Think about security issues, especially if you're using it for commercial reasons. Also, I don't know of any other such software where you can browse through the controlled computer's hardware list.


    Regards...


    Steve....
     
    steveamil, Aug 29, 2009
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  9. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Teamviewer does it all.
     
    coolguy, Aug 30, 2009
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  10. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    We have a series of articles that will be published over the next few weeks regarding remote access software. Stay tuned.
     
    Greg, Aug 30, 2009
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  11. MaXimus

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    I tried TeamViewer yesterday, it was very easy to use and setup.

    BUT, it kept hanging everytime I right clicked on a tasbar icon on my friend's computer! tried connecting/disconnecting but that didn't help..... :(
     
    MaXimus, Aug 30, 2009
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