Solved Run a program remotely?

JDobbsy1987

Hi all, I'm Jamie
Hi,

What program can i use to run a .exe file remotely on someone else's machine and have it appear on their display.

Basically i would like to specify a program to run on a remote computer and when it runs i want them to see it, i don't want it to run silently.

Regards,
JDobbsy1987
 

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Hi,

What program can i use to run a .exe file remotely on someone else's machine and have it appear on their display.

Basically i would like to specify a program to run on a remote computer and when it runs i want them to see it, i don't want it to run silently.

Regards,
JDobbsy1987

It might not be exactly what you're looking for, but you can always try TeamViewer.

I've installed it onto most of my customers machines to provide remote support. I usually use a setup with a permanent ID and seriously long password, but for those paranoid customers, I usually call them first and ask them to start TeamViewer and tell me what the ID and Password is.

EDIT: Looks like TeamViewer gets the thumbs up...
 
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Sorry if i didn't explain myself fully...

I want to run a file remotely without actually remoteing onto their PC.
Something like PSExec.exe (although i cant get this to work they way i want it too).

From my computer i want to tell a remote computer to run a file and for it to be displayed on their screen without ever actually connecting

e.g.
Run notepad.exe \\testcomputer-hp\

(bad example but hopefully it helps) :)
 

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Self Built
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Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
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3 x 24" {Extended Display}
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you can use net start to start services, I think you can also use it to run a program from a specific command line. I will try and find some more info on syntax.
 

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you can use net start to start services, I think you can also use it to run a program from a specific command line. I will try and find some more info on syntax.

Cheers very much
 

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Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
Memory
8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x 24" {Extended Display}
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1920 x 1080
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300GB Seagate Barracuda 7200
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550W Coolermaster GX550
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Silverstone Precision PS04B
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Logitech K120
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World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse
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80 MB
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MSE / Windows Defender
Browser
Chrome
Sorry if i didn't explain myself fully...

I want to run a file remotely without actually remoteing onto their PC.
Something like PSExec.exe (although i cant get this to work they way i want it too).

From my computer i want to tell a remote computer to run a file and for it to be displayed on their screen without ever actually connecting

e.g.
Run notepad.exe \\testcomputer-hp\

(bad example but hopefully it helps) :)


psexec probably has to be run as administrator and the program being called has to be run as admin as well....
 

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Memory
4 GB PC-6400 Hyundai (2X2) at 800Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 1GB DDR3 VRAM
Monitor(s) Displays
16" LED Backlit
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 on laptop 1600x1050 max res on 22" external mon
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OCZ Agility 3 60GB SSD / 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
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Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
CPU: AMD FX-6200 Zambezi 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo)
Heatsink: COOLER MASTER V8 CPU Cooler
RAM: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1866 (PC3 15000)
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB 2

psservice.exe \\rcomputer -u mike -p 123456 start spooler
Where:
\\rcomputeris the name of the remote computer.
-u mike -p 123456 – is the username and password of the account that has administration rights on the remote computer.
start spooler – is the command to start the service named spooler.

How To Stop And Start Services On Remote Windows Computers


Did you try psservice based on these parameters?

Can the program be accessed as a service or do you need to actually run an exe? I have not had much luck finding the correct syntax for net start. I am finding vague "non-exampled" examples :p If I find anything useful I will post
 

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4 GB PC-6400 Hyundai (2X2) at 800Mhz
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 1GB DDR3 VRAM
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16" LED Backlit
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1366 x 768 on laptop 1600x1050 max res on 22" external mon
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OCZ Agility 3 60GB SSD / 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
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MSE
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Firefox
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2nd Rig: Case: Rosewill BLACKHAWK Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
CPU: AMD FX-6200 Zambezi 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo)
Heatsink: COOLER MASTER V8 CPU Cooler
RAM: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1866 (PC3 15000)
GPU: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB 2
When you say a remote machine, do you mean on the same local network as you? If so, you should be able to create a batch file that you can launch after logging in to the other computer. I can't say I've ever done this, but it should work.
 

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I have no experience with it but I would imagine you could find a way to leverage PowerShell do do this.
 

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psservice.exe \\rcomputer -u mike -p 123456 start spooler
Where:
\\rcomputeris the name of the remote computer.
-u mike -p 123456 – is the username and password of the account that has administration rights on the remote computer.
start spooler – is the command to start the service named spooler.

How To Stop And Start Services On Remote Windows Computers


Did you try psservice based on these parameters?

Can the program be accessed as a service or do you need to actually run an exe? I have not had much luck finding the correct syntax for net start. I am finding vague "non-exampled" examples :p If I find anything useful I will post

Thank you for this info, i will give it a go. I have not tried psservice but i will want to run an exe rather than an actual service.

When you say a remote machine, do you mean on the same local network as you? If so, you should be able to create a batch file that you can launch after logging in to the other computer. I can't say I've ever done this, but it should work.

I do quite a lot with batch files and can do this but don't want it when logging in, i want to do it as and when i feel like it.

I have no experience with it but I would imagine you could find a way to leverage PowerShell do do this.

I am currently looking at powershell at the moment, it looks very good.
 

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Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz - S1155
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Asus P8P67 LE Rev3, Intel P67, S115
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8GB Corsair DDR3 XMS3, PC3-12800
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
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3 x 24" {Extended Display}
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