I need a free program which I can use to control other computers on my home network. Since I'm the one managing the computers, I don’t want to go from one room to another trying to find the problem, when in fact I can do it from my room. I currently use Windows Remote Desktop, but the problem with that is that it logs the host user off, so they don’t know what's going on or when I'm done. Any help is appreciated.
2007-01-11 08:47:30 · 2 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
RealVNC. http://www.realvnc.com/. Has support for all operating systems.
2007-01-11 08:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know there is a hack around logging off other users in XP when using Remote Desktop.
Goto http://www.sig9.com
Then click Articles
Look for an article about Concurrent Remote Desktop sessions.
Follow those instructions (be warned you have to use safe mode and only be in a workgroup - NOT a domain) and you can actually have Windows XP hosting multiple desktop sessions at the same time instead of booting off other users. Also once done, you can remote control other users sessions so you can see and interact with their desktop (WinXP can either prompt them for permission or automatically give you access depending on settings in group policy editor).
Alternatively, RealVNC is another good alternative, but the user on that PC must run it when you need them to. Personally, RealVNC is ok for modem connections but I prefer Remote Desktop if I need to login to an un-manned PC. RealVNC is good if there is a user at the terminal and RealVNC is already installed but otherwise...
There are also some other programs such as GotoMyPC though I don't think they are free.
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2007-01-11 17:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋