Controlling remote PC's

[spionfox]

Anyone got any experience of controlling a remote PC? I want to use this to 'help' work colleagues who can't do basic things.

Been told to look at TightVNC (not tried yet) and have played around with TeamViewer which is great but not free for commercial use (does that really matter?!!).

Any other worth trying? Preferably easy at the remote end - for instance with TeamViewer I don't need to remote PC's IP address which makes it easier for the drones.

Thanks.

 

[pisyndrome]

Hi There i use Log Me In. its free, internet based and i think you only need to install and actix type thing on the box your accessing. i use this to get to my home pc when im away. its very good for a free app.

there are loads of comercial systems out there just do a search on proxy software.

Hope this helps

EDIT
also have a look at Remote Desctop that comes free with windows XP, this might do what you need to.


Stu

 

[Matt_B]

Hi There i use Log Me In. its free, internet based and i think you only need to install and actix type thing on the box your accessing. i use this to get to my home pc when im away. its very good for a free app.

there are loads of comercial systems out there just do a search on proxy software.

Hope this helps

EDIT
also have a look at Remote Desctop that comes free with windows XP, this might do what you need to.


Stu

I'd recommend this too, however you do need to install a piece of software on the end computer.

If you both have or can get MSN messenger, I believe that has a built in "ask for help" feature that does the job.

Alternatively look at GoTo Meeting.

 

[Durham Fox]

TightVNC is a more corporate solution and miles better than the others mentioned IMO.

 

[spionfox]

Thanks all.