Netmeeting replacement in Windows 7

[MMYoung]

I was able to test Sharedview the other day. As far as desktop sharing it works great. I was able to see everything the remote user did on his screen and could point at things on his screen for him to see (with my mouse). The user sharing their desktops (just like NetMeeting) can select what programs they can use.

The only thing I was disappointed about is you can't use your web cam or speakers. Oh well, good enough...

(test was ran on a Windows 7 box and a Windows XP box)

I guess I'm going to have to give another try. One difference is we are both on XP workstations, but don't think that would be an issue (but you never know). It was probably something that I did wrong on the outset, but I thought I followed the instructions "to the letter".

Thanks,
MMYoung

 

[manhunter2826]

Hi there
with RDP you are logged on to the remote computer as YOU with your remote user ID.

With Netmeeting you get a view of the users desktop watching WHAT THE REMOTE USER IS DOING.

It's as if you are standing in front of the rtemote users screen watching what they are doing.

Netmeeting does however allow you to "Take over" the remote desktop as well BTW.

The two programs are for very different purposes.

Cheers
jimbo

Ah, thanks jimbo for that clear cut explanation

 

[wader]

Another difference between NetMeeting and SharedView:

Microsoft collects information generated from the meeting participants’ Service client software, including files and other content shared during this session, as well as information about meeting participants. We store handout files until the end of the meeting, but otherwise do not normally log any content. This information, however, may be viewed by other invited meeting participants during the meeting, and the name and account name you provide will be displayed to all other meeting participants.

I figure this is common for most of the online desktop sharing services, but I believe that NetMeeting is more P2P in how it shares data among participants.

- wader

 

[MMYoung]

As far as I know, Netmeeting didn't do any data collection, but then I never really checked.

BTW, I finally did get SharedView to work but it was slow compared to Netmeeting, or at least on our LAN and with our setup.

 

[G1itch]

Hi guys,

Currently I'm in the same boat as MMyoung.

I use netmeeting as aid to solve problems since most issues can be resolved by "driving the boat" as it is said. I've not heard of this PEBKAC error... but ID10T errors are quite rampant. That being said, we are planning to upgrade to Windows 7 in the later half of 2010 and need a new application to cater to this need.

I have read along and tried Shared view. My opinion of Shared view, like has already been said, is that it is too slow on the network, it requires a live ID and only the person that starts the session can share their desktop (what I have found in my testing). So besides the slow factor, the killer is that I would not create Live id's for every user I help.

Other options I have thought of include:
- Microsoft Live meeting, which requires a server or session like Shared view to run off of, is slow, from what I can tell is just like shared view.
- Ultra VNC (or any VNC viewer). Good to use, fairly fast but not all people can find the IP address of a roaming laptop.


Any other options or opinions as of late?

 

[ffitz2]

Netmeeting in W7

To me the lack of netmeeting is a problem. I use it to do remote support on W2K boxes that I still support. I'll have to get physical access to change them to WinVNC. Why doe s MS insist on making more work for people that do tech support. Is MS willing to pay for all the work they cause?

 

[Tepid]

Netmeeting was replaced by Windows Meeting Space

But there is also

LogMeIN
CrossLoop
VNC
TightVNC

to name a couple and a great many others.

 

[awslyall]

Im just passing and I havent read the entire thread, so apologies if Im reposting old info.

If any of you guys use SCCM, then configuration manager comes with a tool similar to what you require, called 'Configuration Manager 2007 Remote Control'
Its a file called rc.exe.

Configuration Manager Remote Control

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
What happened to NetMeeting?

This refers to Windows Meeting Space which is the replacement -- BUT

Doesn't exist on my PC -- Windows 7 X-64 Enterprise or at least I can't find it.

The link is for VISTA it seems

For Windows 7 it's now Microsoft Office Live Meeting (seems also to be a CHARGEABLE feature too)

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/livemeeting/default.aspx?ofcresset=1


Cheers
jimbo

 

[chrisv1]

You can still use netmeeting right from windows 7. Just use XP mode and netmeeting is already installed! It is two downloads (VPC and XP mode) instead of one but you have already spent more time on it trying to get the vista version to run. Hope that helps!

 

[chrisv1]

Hi there
with RDP you are logged on to the remote computer as YOU with your remote user ID.

With Netmeeting you get a view of the users desktop watching WHAT THE REMOTE USER IS DOING.

It's as if you are standing in front of the rtemote users screen watching what they are doing.

Netmeeting does however allow you to "Take over" the remote desktop as well BTW.

The two programs are for very different purposes.

Cheers
jimbo

Ah, thanks jimbo for that clear cut explanation

I love the avatar manhunter! So how long have you been in IT?

 

[manhunter2826]

Hi there
with RDP you are logged on to the remote computer as YOU with your remote user ID.

With Netmeeting you get a view of the users desktop watching WHAT THE REMOTE USER IS DOING.

It's as if you are standing in front of the rtemote users screen watching what they are doing.

Netmeeting does however allow you to "Take over" the remote desktop as well BTW.

The two programs are for very different purposes.

Cheers
jimbo

Ah, thanks jimbo for that clear cut explanation

I love the avatar manhunter! So how long have you been in IT?

Thanks Chris -- most of the men here do like it - and the women

 

[ychie]

I would consider using VNC or logmein if you want to remotely connect to pc. Both programs are free.

 

[parthipbn]

NetMeeting has been removed from Windows 7. Microsoft Shared View is the alternative for that. You can download it from the following link.

Download details: Microsoft SharedView

 

[jimbo45]

Netmeeting was replaced by Windows Meeting Space

But there is also

LogMeIN
CrossLoop
VNC
TightVNC

to name a couple and a great many others.

Hi there
I think you may have missed the point here --the main purpose of Netmeeting ISN'T to be able to logon remotely as the user like logmein but to be able to SEE IN REAL TIME WHAT THE REMOTE USER IS TYPING ON HIS COMPUTER. You can also take over the session and release it again.

For remote support its an invaluable tool -- we are still using a Virtual 2003 Server just for this very purpose as there isn't any decent replacement yet --in fact the lack of this type of facility is hindering a switch over to W7 --we skipped Vista completely.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[jonthedog]

Use Windows Remote Assistance

I think you may have missed the point here --the main purpose of Netmeeting ISN'T to be able to logon remotely as the user like logmein but to be able to SEE IN REAL TIME WHAT THE REMOTE USER IS TYPING ON HIS COMPUTER. You can also take over the session and release it again.

Please can someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this sounds like the exact purpose of Windows Remote Assistance, which has been built into windows since at least XP?
I was using it to view/take over other workstations in XP a fair few years ago. It is still very much in Windows 7; I use it to remote into my mother's laptop over the internet when she needs a hand.
It really surprises me the amount of people who don't seem to know about remote assistance and assume that Microsoft has abolished the functionality along with the defunct netmeeting. PC's have to be pre-enabled by someone with admin rights to be able to send RA invites/provide assistance, but this could presumably be done via active directory.

 

[zigzag3143]

May have missed one in the discussion. Team viewer. Not exactly the same function as net meeting but far better than RA, and more known than crossloop, etc.

Plus it is free.

i have had 8 con current sessions going with no trouble.

ken J

 

[Barman58]

Just one correction Ken,

Teamviewer is only Free for personal use, any company use would require a licence.

However I would suggest that the OP does give it a trial as the complete range of features provided would be ideal for their needs as I see them.

I use it in both local and remote, (over the internet), connections, for both assistance and remote control purposes.

The advantages with assistance to novice users that is provided by the full audio / video options are worth looking at also

TeamViewer - Free Remote Access and Remote Desktop Sharing over the Internet

 

[ricob]

Try teamviewer works with win7 for personal use its free great program.

www.[B]TeamViewer[/B].com

 

[kalkotarmr]

NetMeeting LIKE in Windows 7

Click the START button.

In the "Search Programs and Files" text box, type the keyword "Windows Remote Assistance". Under the Programs heading, you will find that.
Click on that and follow the text.
After some 2 simple steps, it will create a file. Store that on your Desktop.

And then it will open a window and will generate a password. Copy that password and don't close the window.

Now, send the file stored to your other counterpart and ask him to open it.
And then ask him to type the password generated (DONT COPY and PASTE it).

Voila! the other person can see your screen with your permission.

But, I am not able to figure out on how to view the other person screen whom I have invited (using Windows XP).

Mine is : WINDOWS 7
Other person is : WINDOWS XP