Windows 7: Remote desktop Software

tippee · 21 Jan 2010

hi, new to this forum, im looking for some remote desktop software to help some friends with minor pc problems. My two questions are, which programs are compatible with windows seven and what software can i run from my pc and connect to their's with out them needing the software on their pc, if that is even possible.

Many thanks

Tom

Minotar · 21 Jan 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by tippee

hi, new to this forum, im looking for some remote desktop software to help so friends with minor pc problems. My two questions are, witch programs are compatible with windows seven and what software can i run from my pc and connect to there's with out them needing the software on there pc, if that is even possible.

Many thanks

Tom

Id highly recomend teamviwer.
TeamViewer Download

You download the Full version and they download the quick support version just underneath.
The quick version only allows some one with the full version(you) to access there computer (with the ID and Passwrod of course) and once it closes it leaves nothing behind except the .exe file and (i think) a log.
Neither of which will be easily available,they will have to be looked for.

Dan

Jonathan_King · 21 Jan 2010

Welcome!

Have you considered the built-in Remote Desktop client?

If you would like a third-party alternative, Teamviewer is a great one.

tippee · 21 Jan 2010

thanks for the quick replies! i have used team viewer before i just didnt no if it was compatible with 7 and i really wanted something that the other person didnt need to download. is this any good? Citrix XenApp was having a look but dont no much about remote desktopping. how does the windows one work? team viewer is simple i never got the hang of the sofeware they had on xp.

ps thanks for the welcome

Jonathan_King · 21 Jan 2010

If you want a program that does not need to be downloaded, use the built-in Remote Desktop.

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) - Network

tippee · 21 Jan 2010

ok i will try and work it out, thank you both, will catch up with you in the forum no doubt!

thanks again

Barman58 · 21 Jan 2010

When making a decision on what software to use for this purpose you have to consider the version (SKU) of windows 7 you are running.

Although it is possible to initiate a connection from any version of Windows 7 only professional or enterprise/ultimate can accept a connection.

for this reason I would recommend a third party solution such as Teamviewer or ultraVNC in a mixed set of clients that may include home versions.

As an alternative you should be able to use the Remote Assistance feature built into all win 7 versions

tippee · 25 Jan 2010

thank you guys

Jonathan_King · 13 May 2010

Welcome to SF!

Even if you had Windows 7 Home, you could still connect to your XP Pro machine. If you buy 7 Pro, you will be able to connect from XP.

What do you mean by access the 7 hard drive? If you connect remotely to the machine, you will have full access to the drive, just as if you were sitting at the 7 machine.

Hope that answers your questions.

Vidiot · 13 May 2010

Using remote desktop you can use files on a computer as though you're sitting there. But you can't transfer files to or from that computer. Clicking on 'start' 'run' then entering the IP address (or name) of the remote computer with "\c$" I can access the hard drive to install or copy files. Is this 'dos' capability available in Windows 7 Pro?

Does that make sense?

Thanks,
Vidiot

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