control vista from xp over internet?
Jun 6, 2009 | 5:50 pm
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control vista from xp over internet?
My father is getting a new Dell computer with Vista home. What's an easy to use program so that I can control his machine over the internet from my XP computer to help him set it up?
From what I've read, msft remote assistance does not work well from xp to vista.
From what I've read, msft remote assistance does not work well from xp to vista.
Jun 6, 2009 | 6:06 pm
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I'd suggest gotomypc or logmein. Neither of them are free.
If you enjoy tinkering, you could still setup remote desktop connection, but it'll take more effort (dyndns, port forwarding etc...) VNC is also an option, but with the same hassles as remote desktop.
If you enjoy tinkering, you could still setup remote desktop connection, but it'll take more effort (dyndns, port forwarding etc...) VNC is also an option, but with the same hassles as remote desktop.
Jun 6, 2009 | 6:20 pm
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Would these programs allow me to send him files?
I enjoy tinkering, but he doesn't.
Jun 6, 2009 | 6:27 pm
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Couldn't be easier. Tiny program runs in the tray listening for connection request. When it gets one from the "Controller," it allows the Controller to take over. There is a plug-in for Firebox on the Controller end that makes the experience even more seamless. You as the controller can initiate a remote control session of the controlee computer and also open a chat window at the same time. (This is with the free version; I don't know what other bells the paid one has).
Jun 6, 2009 | 6:29 pm
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Logmein
Jun 8, 2009 | 3:53 am
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I use logmein (free version) and their paid iPhone app.
To transfer files, I use sugarsync (paid account but a 2Gb is free). You can even sync folders between both computers if you'd like...
To transfer files, I use sugarsync (paid account but a 2Gb is free). You can even sync folders between both computers if you'd like...