interested in free 3rd party software for desktop remoting within Windows based operating systems
Hello and Good Afternoon Everyone,
I am interested in any recommended 3rd party software designed for remote access and control of Windows based operating system environments for troubleshooting purposes. I know Windows 7 and Windows 8 has Remote Desktop as an integrated utility. However, I wish to branch out from what Microsoft has and try out other highly recommended utilities.
Any shared suggestions and links will be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing back from everybody.
Thank you
George
I am interested in any recommended 3rd party software designed for remote access and control of Windows based operating system environments for troubleshooting purposes. I know Windows 7 and Windows 8 has Remote Desktop as an integrated utility. However, I wish to branch out from what Microsoft has and try out other highly recommended utilities.
Any shared suggestions and links will be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing back from everybody.
Thank you
George
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Hello
That is fine. Thanks for giving me the heads up though. Incidentally, are all of the tools with respected links freeware or shareware?
George
That is fine. Thanks for giving me the heads up though. Incidentally, are all of the tools with respected links freeware or shareware?
George
Can't say for Remote Utiltiies (don't know them), but RDCM is free. DameWare is not ("It is licensed per supporting client.", as stated already).
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Hello and Good Afternoon Everybody,
After reviewing the follow ups, I do have a few questions. First of all, what is the difference between VNC and RDP sessions? Secondly, what about Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2? Is it the same utility which is already integrated or built into Windows 7 and Windows 8? Finally, what is the difference between local and remote support? Could local support refer to assistance given to computers within one's own LAN or wireless network whereas remote assistance referring to help given to computers outside of one's own LAN or wireless network?
Thanks in advance for any feedback given to these follow up questions.
George
After reviewing the follow ups, I do have a few questions. First of all, what is the difference between VNC and RDP sessions? Secondly, what about Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2? Is it the same utility which is already integrated or built into Windows 7 and Windows 8? Finally, what is the difference between local and remote support? Could local support refer to assistance given to computers within one's own LAN or wireless network whereas remote assistance referring to help given to computers outside of one's own LAN or wireless network?
Thanks in advance for any feedback given to these follow up questions.
George
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i like and use teamviewer; easy in use and free
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Hello and Good Morning Everybody
I greatly appreciate the links and feedback given in response to my question. After reviewing the links given, I am under the impression that Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 is very much like the integrated utility used in both Windows 7 and Windows 8. Its use and interface looks pretty much the same as well. While it was not exactly explained here, I am under the impression that Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 supports both local and remote connections. I was able to find some really nice tutorial videos for Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 as well. While I have not had the opportunity to check out the tutorials in length, I am confident this program will suit my needs and prove to be a nice learning experience for achieving local and remote connections between computers.
With respect to TeamViewer, I certainly agree this program appears to be very user friendly because of its easy to understand interface and straightforward use. As a backup, I went ahead took the liberty of downloading it as well just in case Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 fails to meet my expectations.
If I should have follow up questions as I begin my journey using remoting software, I will create a new post. As everyone can probably determine, the main purpose of this post was to use everyone's responses as a starting point for using remoting software. I believe I am ready to get into the operation of the various tools mentioned.
Thanks again.
George
I greatly appreciate the links and feedback given in response to my question. After reviewing the links given, I am under the impression that Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 is very much like the integrated utility used in both Windows 7 and Windows 8. Its use and interface looks pretty much the same as well. While it was not exactly explained here, I am under the impression that Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 supports both local and remote connections. I was able to find some really nice tutorial videos for Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 as well. While I have not had the opportunity to check out the tutorials in length, I am confident this program will suit my needs and prove to be a nice learning experience for achieving local and remote connections between computers.
With respect to TeamViewer, I certainly agree this program appears to be very user friendly because of its easy to understand interface and straightforward use. As a backup, I went ahead took the liberty of downloading it as well just in case Remote Desktop connection Manager v2.2 fails to meet my expectations.
If I should have follow up questions as I begin my journey using remoting software, I will create a new post. As everyone can probably determine, the main purpose of this post was to use everyone's responses as a starting point for using remoting software. I believe I am ready to get into the operation of the various tools mentioned.
Thanks again.
George
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Thanks so much for the suggested utilities. I will certainly follow up further with them. If it would not be a bother, could you provide some tutorial links for each of the submitted recommendations? This will accomplish a twofold purpose. First, it will allow me to gauge the complexity of each one with respect to setup and use. The tutorial comparisons will be excellent ways of looking at the pros and cons of each as well. Secondly, the tutorials will be a great starting point for learning the proper protocol for using each remote utility, thus, eliminating operator user error. This can save hours of frustration which can often pull me away from what would be otherwise a great utility. Besides, I am totally new at this so any break down of steps will certainly be appreciated and needed.
George