Remote access to a computer
Hi All
I have been asked to set a computer up so that it can connect to another computer over the internet and access it while the computer is logged off.
Basically what he wants to do is access his computer at work from home without having to log into his computer at work. and so that no one else can see what he is doing at home. I have tried PC Anywhere but that can only access the computer when the user is logged in, which is no good as users will be able to see what he is doing when he is connected from home. The network im working on is not set up as a domain (although i would like it to be) and so from what i know even if it was i wouldnt be able to dial in and access a computer while it is logged off. Any ideas??
Regards
Gavin McMillan
I have been asked to set a computer up so that it can connect to another computer over the internet and access it while the computer is logged off.
Basically what he wants to do is access his computer at work from home without having to log into his computer at work. and so that no one else can see what he is doing at home. I have tried PC Anywhere but that can only access the computer when the user is logged in, which is no good as users will be able to see what he is doing when he is connected from home. The network im working on is not set up as a domain (although i would like it to be) and so from what i know even if it was i wouldnt be able to dial in and access a computer while it is logged off. Any ideas??
Regards
Gavin McMillan
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Wallsy is spot on, although you must have xp professional in the office for this to work, which is more than likely.
I keep forgetting about XP Home! Thanks for the tip Chris84.
You can use VNC on machines that don't have Remote Desktop (XP Home) to connect to them. I believe it uses port 5901 (for port forwarding in a router) to connect, correct me if I'm wrong.
You can read up on it and download it here: http://www.realvnc.com/
You can read up on it and download it here: http://www.realvnc.com/
Cheers Gavin!
Wallsy
Wallsy
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not a problem, thanks for all the solutions!!!
Gavin
Gavin