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Problem with Mac Mini TightVNC

hello,
i have a mac mini (intel i5, 8 GB RAM) i asked a friend to let me use his monitor to setup the mac mini so i did and everything is alright, when i came back home i tried to access the mac using TightVNC but i get this error:

Server did not offer supported security type!

Please help me to enable any security option via command line, because i'm able to login via SSH

Please help.

World05

ASKER

I just discovered this link, any way to do the following via Command line please:

http://lifehacker.com/319528/remote-control-leopard-with-tightvnc

jrgcomputing

I use to use vnc but once you close the session I found you had to restart the mac to get another. If possible use Apple Remote Desktop its the best and easiest by far.

World05

ASKER

where to find this for Windows ?

jrgcomputing

The problem is Apple dont make a windows version. In which case you will need to use VNC. If your struggling with a monitor why don't you get an HDMI cable for it? If its a new mac mini then you will need the following: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-DisplayPort-Adapter-cable-Neet%C2%AE/dp/B002ERBFYM

or old mac mini

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-HDMI-Cable-Gold-Metre/dp/B000GDI6FC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317761925&sr=1-1

strung

http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-380251.html

World05

ASKER

I already setup the mac mini and configured the language, keyboard, username & password and everything is good, now when i try to use TightVNC i get the error

Server did not offer supported security type!

I don't have a monitor with HDMI or DVI port

i have the new mac mini 2011.

is there anyway i can use to enable the screen sharing with the help of the Command line?

strung

I think the error message means that you didn't set up the VNC password properly:

http://tech.navarr.me/2009/09/connecting-to-mac-os-x-via-vnc.html

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strung

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strung

The links I posted tell you how to do this using the command line.

World05

ASKER

@strung:

i used this link and it worked, i can see the desktop of my mac mini

http://www.librador.com/2009/06/14/How-to-enable-remote-desktop-on-headless-Mac/

BUT when i try to login using my password it doesn't login why?

jrgcomputing

have you tried this

sudo /System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Resources/kickstart -activate -configure -access -on -clientopts -setvnclegacy -vnclegacy yes -clientopts -setvncpw -vncpw mypasswd -restart -agent -privs -all

jrgcomputing

Also I have just found this that might be worth trying

http://www.mymacosx.com/terminal/restart-vnc-service-remotely.html

sudo /System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Resources/kickstart -restart -agent

It restarts the vnc service

World05

ASKER

Guys, i can see my first startup page or how to call it, it shows me my username and ask me for its password, when i enter the password it doesn't accept it and it shows me the hint of the password to remember it, when i login to the mac mini via SSH i use the same password and i can login, What the hell is this?

World05

ASKER

any help please? why i can't login with my password even if i can login via ssh?????????

World05

ASKER

i resolved it, it was a problem with the keyboard, i belive qwerty changed to azerty or the opposite, thank you all

World05

ASKER

thank you so much you saved my life :)