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Q: Software program to remotely access computers ( Answered 4 out of 5 stars,   0 Comments )
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Subject: Software program to remotely access computers
Category: Computers > Software
Asked by: joep0325-ga
List Price: $5.00
Posted: 25 Oct 2002 13:06 PDT
Expires: 24 Nov 2002 12:06 PST
Question ID: 89851
Looking for software programs to remotely check the fuction of the
hardware and software of computers on or off site to see if hardware
and software are installed and configured correctly
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Subject: Re: Software program to remotely access computers
Answered By: skermit-ga on 25 Oct 2002 13:24 PDT
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hello,

Your best bet would be to go with a remote terminal program such as PC
Anywhere. After installing the server on the host computer, and
running a small client, you are able to control every aspect of the
computer as if you were sitting right there. You see exactly what you
would be seeing if you were sitting right at the computer, and any
keystrokes or mouse clicks are interpreted as if you were using that
computer's keyboard and mouse. I myself use it to administrate servers
for clients I have all across the state when I'm unable (or just too
lazy) to drive out to physically work on them. PC Anywhere gives you
extra options such as file transfer and the like, but if you just need
a utility for remote administration, I would recommend a freeware
variant developed by the prestigious AT&T Laboratories Cambridge which
allows you to accomplish this by use of a 500k download. Did I mention
that it is free? It's blazingly fast over broadband, and bearable over
56k modem. VNC also comes with its own built in webpage interface so
you don't even need to carry a copy of the software client with you,
just to go http://ipaddress.of.your.computer.com:5800 and you can
start working right away. Please read the VNC - How Can I Use It link
at the bottom for a better description of its functions.


Search Strategy:

None, I've used all the software I've mentioned before.


Additional Links:

VNC Download:
http://www.realvnc.com/download.html

VNC - How Can I Use It:
http://www.realvnc.com/how.html

PCAnywhere ($199.99) at CompUSA:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product%5Fcode=288524&csearch=


Thank you for the opportunity to answer your question, if you require
more information, please clarify the question, or if you find this
answer satisfactory, please feel free to rate it. Thank you!
 
skermit-ga
joep0325-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
Thanks Great Job

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