Tips on how to remote control WinXP-clients

[npivic]

Dear all,

I would be very grateful for any tips on secure software (i.e.
preferably those that use strong encryption between an admin and a
user) that one can use to remote control clients (running WinXP) over a
network. This program should preferably be able access our Windows
Active Directory to look up users and computers.

Be advised that I'm not interesting in programs that create a new
terminal session to a user's computer (i.e. shadowing), but am
interested in programs that lets an admin control the very session a
user controls.

I've already come across the following programs, i.e. I need tips on
others, and would be very happy if you could provide pros and cons for
them as well:

* PC-Duo
* Netsupport Manager
* Remotely Anywhere
* Remote Admin
* UltraVNC

Thanks in advance,


Niklas

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

I would use RDC.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Dear all,

I would be very grateful for any tips on secure software (i.e.
preferably those that use strong encryption between an admin and a
user) that one can use to remote control clients (running WinXP) over a
network. This program should preferably be able access our Windows
Active Directory to look up users and computers.

Be advised that I'm not interesting in programs that create a new
terminal session to a user's computer (i.e. shadowing), but am
interested in programs that lets an admin control the very session a
user controls.

I've already come across the following programs, i.e. I need tips on
others, and would be very happy if you could provide pros and cons for
them as well:

* PC-Duo
* Netsupport Manager
* Remotely Anywhere
* Remote Admin
* UltraVNC

Thanks in advance,


Niklas

 

[npivic]

Thank you, Robert, but unless I am very mistaken, I believe you missed
one of my paragraphs, so let me quote myself:

"Be advised that I'm not interesting in programs that create a new
terminal session to a user's computer (i.e. shadowing), but am
interested in programs that lets an admin control the very session a
user controls."

I'd be very happy about any other suggestions.

Sincerely, with thanks,


Niklas

 

[Guest]

www.netopia.com
Timbuktu Pro will allow you to observe or control a remote machine.

 

[npivic]

Thanks, Nill! I'll be sure to look into this one; it seems Timbuktu Pro
supports LDAP through an Active Directory, plus supports SSH for
encryption.