Remote Desktop vs. Other products

[Guest]

The company where I work currently uses VPN and PCAnywhere for remote access.
I am looking into alternatives and have looked a bit at MS Remote Desktop
feature. So far the things I dislike are the inability to restart the host
machine remotely and I am not too sold on the security. I have also looked
into GoToMyPC by Citrix and it looks like a good secure program. Of course as
with everything, cost is a factor and in that arena Remote Desktop wins. Can
anyone offer me advice if they have used any of the products listed?

Thanks!

 

[Sooner Al]

You could use either "tsshutdn" or "shutdown" from the command line on the remote PC. Go to
"Start -> Help and Support" and search on both to get the proper syntax. In addition, the user can
do a "Ctl - Alt - End" key sequence in the Remote Desktop area and bring up the remote PC "Task
Manager". Then go to "Shutdown" and select either "Turn Off" or "Restart".

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[Guest]

Thank you for the advice, the tsshutdn works from the run line. If I use the
/reboot switch it will reboot. I wish there was an easier way for the end
user. If anyone knows of an easier way for the end-user please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[Mike B]

I use a product called Beyond Remote, it can be found at
http://www.dataapples.com

Mike

 

[Guest]

You might check out logmein.com.