Remote management of Windows 7 from Windows XP


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Remote management of Windows 7 from Windows XP


    Hello,

    I am wondering if someone knows a way how to manage windows 7 remotely, i.e. Computer Management ( win logs, services etc) from Windows XP host.

    For example there was administators kit for winsows 2000 / 2003 that I could install on XP machine and remotelly manage AD/ Logs etc...

    so anyone have idea how to do it ?

    Thanks in advance...
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  2. Posts : 1,397
    Win 10 Pro 64
       #2

    Do you mean from XP mode or a separate PC Welcome to The Forum BTW.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    here is the scenario:

    I have to manage 20+ PC that are Windows 7 based machines in one company.

    as remote system to which I am connected is an VPN host based on Windows XP.

    often I have to analyze windows logs, check services etc..

    I am using old methods:
    for windows logs:
    export event logs on win7 via cmd line ; copy/paste on XP pc/ copy / paste on my Windows 7 / open logs in my event log viewer

    for services:
    I use pstools from sysinternals(microsoft)
    do actions in command line (errors offten)

    So if I have some Admin tools like win7 admin pack or something i can increase operating speed over VPN :)



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    Thanks for Welcome Note
    I did bookmarked this forum last year but i never had time to join :)

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  4. Posts : 351
    Windows 7 pro 64bit. (SP1)
       #4

    did you tried mmc aka Microsoft management console you can add snap ins to view events from other pcs etc.
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi,

    MMC from XP is not 100% compatible with MMC of Win 7

    I tried that for services:
    Error occurs:
    Configuration Manager: The Plug and play service or another required service is not available.

    For Event logs: not working at all


    Is there any download of Win7 MMC ?

    Regards.
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