Is software like this available free?

Chad · 07-17-09, 04:21 PM

Is there any software that enables you to "look" into a friends computer and take over his mouse and control of computer to solve a problem or situation that might arise?

I'm teaching a friend some computer basics and when we're chatting on Yahoo messenger, it's sometimes hard to explain correctly what I'm talking about, and if this program exists then I could simply ask his permission, log into his computer, show him right in front of him what i did, and then exit back out with the saved changes.

Thomen · 07-17-09, 04:32 PM

Remote Access or Remote Desktop. Comes with Windows.

Task Force · 07-17-09, 04:33 PM

Yea... I had one of my tech teachers do that to me at school...

I was like... WTFK!!!

and then i realised it was him.

Kratos · 07-17-09, 05:04 PM

This one is free as well

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UltraVNC can be used as helpdesk remote control software. With it, you can access your PC from anywhere and remotely help people and customers. Both Host and Remote components can be installed together on the same computer, or they can be installed separately on different computers. To speedup the remote access you can also install the optional video driver.

http://www.uvnc.com/download/index.html

Chad · 07-17-09, 07:49 PM

Hey thanks guys!

I found the best luck with my first try, Windows Remote Assistance

Morts · 07-17-09, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kratos

This one is free as well

http://www.uvnc.com/download/index.html

uhh, does this need to be installed on both pc's when you're trying to acces the other pc?

SUBMAN1 · 07-17-09, 11:06 PM

Just have him sign on MS Messenger. There is a tab in there for remote assistance. It will bypass firewalls and such automagically.

-S

Kratos · 07-18-09, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Morts

uhh, does this need to be installed on both pc's when you're trying to acces the other pc?

yea it does, its very much like the windows remote access,but a few guys i know that use it, tell me its better.

07-17-09, 04:21 PM	#1
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Is software like this available free? Is there any software that enables you to "look" into a friends computer and take over his mouse and control of computer to solve a problem or situation that might arise? I'm teaching a friend some computer basics and when we're chatting on Yahoo messenger, it's sometimes hard to explain correctly what I'm talking about, and if this program exists then I could simply ask his permission, log into his computer, show him right in front of him what i did, and then exit back out with the saved changes. __________________

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yea... I had one of my tech teachers do that to me at school... I was like... WTFK!!! and then i realised it was him. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Hey thanks guys! I found the best luck with my first try, Windows Remote Assistance __________________

07-17-09, 11:06 PM	#7
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just have him sign on MS Messenger. There is a tab in there for remote assistance. It will bypass firewalls and such automagically. -S __________________

07-17-09, 04:32 PM	#2
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Remote Access or Remote Desktop. Comes with Windows.