Tonar Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 What software do you guys use to take virtual control of my PC when you help other Dogz out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted January 8, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I've always used the remote assistance option native to Windows. ~S~ Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have used Ultra VNC and Windows Messenger remote. Both work well. Colin also has another one he likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 are they free ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gec Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 if u use Messenger Live there is option for remote control. and it is free. VNC is also free but requires installation of VNC software on both machines. both solutions are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 are they free ? Absolutely free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 If you use Windows XP Professional, you can control your computer remotely using the Windows Remote Desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted January 10, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I use www.showmypc.com Its free and is simple to use with no software to install. Once on the home page you get 2 options, show my pc and view a pc. Obviously each person selects the correct option. The person who is opening up their pc will be asked to run a program (which does not stay on the pc). This will generate a key sequence. This key sequence is given to the person waiting to view your machine. Once used this key is disposed of so can not be used again. If anyone wants to use it with me to get a feel for it, just let me know. Another piece of software i have use is www.logmein.com This is again free but requires some software to be downloaded and installed. But it is useful if you access another pc on a regular basis, again if anyone wants to talk to me about this I will be glad to help. Cheers Friar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted January 10, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I use Gotomypc from gotomypc.com, because I have to traverse a corporate firewall, and couldn't be bothered to set up a SSH tunnel. It is quite expensive, but allows 3 hosts and can even be used on a windows based smartphone I can send out 2 month trial invites (standard invite is 1 month) for anyone in a pinch and needing it. It is very good, for the techies amongst us it is a Citrix company ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks guys, This info is for a friend and his daughters PC. (girl problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gec Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i feel used, violated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 i feel used, violated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 BG uses a neat software tool: he orders Bill Gates to do it for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted January 11, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I shall never abuse my knowledge pool again Wink Rubbish, a dog in need, no matter what the circumstances, should be able to call upon his mates for help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yep windows live Messenger when helping one of you and VNC for my own internal network here at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gec Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 i feel used, violated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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