Netmeeting

[Bruin]

I successfully used NetMeeting on a previous build of WinXP Pro. With my
current build I get the error "This version of NetMeeting cannot be
installed on this version of Windows."

They are both WinXP Pro, which IMO means they are the same version. I
literally dug up the original & transferred it to this machine. Same error.

Is there a version of NetMeeting that I can use with this (version of?) XP
Pro?

Netmeeting is my one & only possible solution to being able to get my IT guy
at work get into my machine here at home. There is truly no other option
because for whatever reason, Remote Desktop Connection knocks the VPN
software offline. I am getting desperate here, I really need this
connection. I know there are other solutions, but not one that my employers
will use. Its either Remote Desktop Connection or NetMeeting, & Remote
Desktop Connection does not work.

Why would NetMeeting work on one XP Pro & not another?

 

[WTC]

I successfully used NetMeeting on a previous build of WinXP Pro. With my
current build I get the error "This version of NetMeeting cannot be
installed on this version of Windows."

Windows XP already has NetMeeting installed

Is there a version of NetMeeting that I can use with this (version of?)
XP Pro?

Type conf.exe in the Run dialog box to start the NetMeeting Setup Wizard.

 

[Bruin]

I successfully used NetMeeting on a previous build of WinXP Pro. With my
current build I get the error "This version of NetMeeting cannot be
installed on this version of Windows."

They are both WinXP Pro, which IMO means they are the same version. I
literally dug up the original & transferred it to this machine. Same
error.

Is there a version of NetMeeting that I can use with this (version of?)
XP Pro?

Netmeeting is my one & only possible solution to being able to get my IT
guy at work get into my machine here at home. There is truly no other
option because for whatever reason, Remote Desktop Connection knocks the
VPN software offline. I am getting desperate here, I really need this
connection. I know there are other solutions, but not one that my
employers will use. Its either Remote Desktop Connection or NetMeeting,
& Remote Desktop Connection does not work.

Why would NetMeeting work on one XP Pro & not another?

Google is my friend. Start>Run then conf in the field & wham, I am in.

Thanks anyhow people. =)

 

[Bruin]

Windows XP already has NetMeeting installed


Type conf.exe in the Run dialog box to start the NetMeeting Setup Wizard.

FAST RESPONSE!

I had no sooner found this out via Google, posted a response to my OP, &
your response William showed up before my response!

Thanks!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Microsoft NetMeeting is already installed in Windows XP.
Perform the following procedure to access it easily:

1. Right-click on your Desktop and select NEW > SHORTCUT
2. In the Create Shortcut box type: "C:\Program Files\NetMeeting\conf.exe" , and click Next.
3. Type in a name for the shortcut, such as NetMeeting, then click Finish.
4. A convenient shortcut to NetMeeting will appear on your Desktop.

5. You can also open NetMeeting this way: Start > Run and type: Conf.exe , and hit enter.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| I successfully used NetMeeting on a previous build of WinXP Pro. With my
| current build I get the error "This version of NetMeeting cannot be
| installed on this version of Windows."
|
| They are both WinXP Pro, which IMO means they are the same version. I
| literally dug up the original & transferred it to this machine. Same error.
|
| Is there a version of NetMeeting that I can use with this (version of?) XP
| Pro?
|
| Netmeeting is my one & only possible solution to being able to get my IT guy
| at work get into my machine here at home. There is truly no other option
| because for whatever reason, Remote Desktop Connection knocks the VPN
| software offline. I am getting desperate here, I really need this
| connection. I know there are other solutions, but not one that my employers
| will use. Its either Remote Desktop Connection or NetMeeting, & Remote
| Desktop Connection does not work.
|
| Why would NetMeeting work on one XP Pro & not another?

 

[WTC]

FAST RESPONSE!

I had no sooner found this out via Google, posted a response to my OP, &
your response William showed up before my response!

Thanks!

You're welcome Bruin. Always perform searches before asking a question, you
might be surprised what you find.

 

[Bruin]

You're welcome Bruin. Always perform searches before asking a question,
you might be surprised what you find.

Yep, always do, unfortunately this time I only searched Microsoft's site, to
no avail. Only after I posted did I realize I had not Googled yet.

Now I can't seem to get it to automatically accept incoming calls with
Remote Desktop enabled. Remote Desktop enabled & running, security set-up
to only accept secure calls, unsure what I am missing.
If I can't get it to accept them automatically, the work around is to have
my wife at this end starting it up & allowing the sharing.

Thanks again & if you have any ideas on what I could be missing, please let
me know. No big deal as this "should be" a one time event. Once I get
this guy on my machine & able to set his software up, I will be good for
year or two.

 

[Bruin]

Microsoft NetMeeting is already installed in Windows XP.
Perform the following procedure to access it easily:

1. Right-click on your Desktop and select NEW > SHORTCUT
2. In the Create Shortcut box type: "C:\Program
Files\NetMeeting\conf.exe" , and click Next.
3. Type in a name for the shortcut, such as NetMeeting, then click
Finish.
4. A convenient shortcut to NetMeeting will appear on your Desktop.

5. You can also open NetMeeting this way: Start > Run and type:
Conf.exe , and hit enter.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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Thanks Carey!

 

[WTC]

Yep, always do, unfortunately this time I only searched Microsoft's site,
to no avail. Only after I posted did I realize I had not Googled yet.

Now I can't seem to get it to automatically accept incoming calls with
Remote Desktop enabled. Remote Desktop enabled & running, security set-up
to only accept secure calls, unsure what I am missing.
If I can't get it to accept them automatically, the work around is to have
my wife at this end starting it up & allowing the sharing.

Thanks again & if you have any ideas on what I could be missing, please
let me know. No big deal as this "should be" a one time event. Once I
get this guy on my machine & able to set his software up, I will be good
for year or two.

You /may/ have to open ports on your router or configure a NetMeeting rule
in your firewall.

How to Establish NetMeeting Connections Through a Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;158623

How to configure the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=875356

More Windows Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/secwindowsfirewall

How to Use Remote Desktop Sharing in NetMeeting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=233175