Remote desktop

[Kevin C.]

Ok first, I am not referring specifically to the Remote Desktop
function in Windows Server.

I am new to this kind of software. I have seen WinXP's Remote
Assistance software and I would like the same kind of functionality,
except to remotely access my own PC and not help other people with
theirs.

I heard pcAnywhere does this but is it really like the Remote
Assistance program where you can actually see the GUI and stuff on the
other computer?

Also, will I need separate client/server software or can I just run the
server and then access via web? And if my server has a dynamic IP then
I guess I have to sign up for no-ip.com service or something similar?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

See below.

Ok first, I am not referring specifically to the Remote Desktop
function in Windows Server.

I am new to this kind of software. I have seen WinXP's Remote
Assistance software and I would like the same kind of functionality,
except to remotely access my own PC and not help other people with
theirs.

Remote Assistance is not available under Win2000.

I heard pcAnywhere does this but is it really like the Remote
Assistance program where you can actually see the GUI and stuff on the
other computer?

If your host PC (i.e. the PC you wish to access from a remote location)
runs Win2000 then you have a few choices:
- pcAnywere (costs money, can copy and print files)
- WinVNC (free, cannot copy or print files)
- WinVNC clones (free, and I believe some of them can copy and print)

Also, will I need separate client/server software or can I just run the
server and then access via web?

In each case you will need to install the selected program on the
host and the client.

 

[David D]

Ok first, I am not referring specifically to the Remote Desktop
function in Windows Server.

I am new to this kind of software. I have seen WinXP's Remote
Assistance software and I would like the same kind of functionality,
except to remotely access my own PC and not help other people with
theirs.

I heard pcAnywhere does this but is it really like the Remote
Assistance program where you can actually see the GUI and stuff on the
other computer?

Also, will I need separate client/server software or can I just run the
server and then access via web? And if my server has a dynamic IP then
I guess I have to sign up for no-ip.com service or something similar?

Thanks for any help.

There are a number of programs you can try.

VNC-variants (most of them free), in my opinion UltraVNC is the best, with file transfer, copy-past between remote and local machine, optional encryption of the traffic.
Danware NetOp
CarbonCopy
pcAnywhere (tried this long time ago, yes I think it does what you want)

/David

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

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Ok first, I am not referring specifically to the Remote Desktop
function in Windows Server.

I am new to this kind of software. I have seen WinXP's Remote
Assistance software and I would like the same kind of functionality,
except to remotely access my own PC and not help other people with
theirs.

I heard pcAnywhere does this but is it really like the Remote
Assistance program where you can actually see the GUI and stuff on the
other computer?

Also, will I need separate client/server software or can I just run
the server and then access via web? And if my server has a dynamic IP
then I guess I have to sign up for no-ip.com service or something
similar?

Thanks for any help.

You might find GoToMyPC easiest for your purposes. It's not free, but it's
not that expensive, and it's very easy.