I want to use my PC from a diffrent PC

[supershaun]

Right, While im at work my PC is on and connected to the net normally downloading various items. I want to be able to view my screen and use my PC from work as though i was infront of my PC. The problem i face is that were not able to install any programs on work pc's. Is there any programs that I can install on my home PC then connect over the net to my PC at home. Ive tried VNC Viewer but i cant seem to make it work. I'm more Hardware based than software so the easier the better. All help appriciated.

Thanx

 

[TheBlueRaja]

PC Anywhere is supposed to be really good.

 

[melon]

Try Citrix perhaps? I used to use this program at a former employer. I honestly don't know how to use it and configure it, but I remember seeing this program on the Windows XP Pro CD actually...

Melon

 

[TheBlueRaja]

NetSupport as well is a possibility.

 

[LocKStocK]

I use a free program called Remote Administrator 2.1
Its totally n00b friendly and requires hardly any setting up at all.

 

[Un4gIvEn1]

RealVNC www.realvnc.com
TightVNC www.tightvnc.com ?

most "VNC" programs are free and they get the job done.

 

[supershaun]

Whats the diffrence bettween RealVNC and the other VNC from http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ ?

 

[supershaun]

Also with VNC in genral wouldnt i need to install it on the PC at work?

 

[ntguru50]

TightVNC is more secure with some additional features the standard VNC Viewer doesn't have. Check out their site for more info. It's a small app, minimal traffic. There's cool features like viewer through a web browser, so if it's installed on your pc, all you would need to do if you're away from your pc is open a browser and type in yourcomputername:5800 or whatever port # you choose. Improved performance, like local cursor handling, so when you move your cursor that exact same movement is happening at the remote pc, if you leave the cursor in a certain spot, it'll be at the same spot on the other pc. Best of all, it's free. XP's remote desktop is cool as well, but tough to configure for firewalls. Have you checked to see if the ports you're using for VNC have been blocked at work?

 

[Geffy]

if you have XP Pro you could use Remote Desktop

 

[supershaun]

yourcomputername ? is that my I.P address?

 

[sboulema]

try remote adminstrator.
and your ip adress is made out of 4 numbers, you can see it with netstat or www.myip.com or something like that

 

[mikill]

Originally posted by Lockstock
I use a free program called Remote Administrator 2.1
Its totally n00b friendly and requires hardly any setting up at all.

note: FREE is really SHAREWARE.

 

[sboulema]

yep youre right....