program to control computer on network

zenith10 · 23 Apr 2006 at 19:06

i need a program that can control a cpmputer on ym networks so i can switch ot off etc, my computers are connected by 2 network cards and a crossover cable going straight through

Guv · 23 Apr 2006 at 19:08

You could try remote desktop (built into windows xp pro), vnc or dos command - http://www.computerhope.com/shutdown.htm

edit: The dos command won't give you any control, just enable you to restart, shutdown etc. but remote desktop/vnc will give you control, as if you were using the pc.

Skilldibop · 24 Apr 2006 at 12:05

RD only works XP to XP. And you need passworded acounts on both PCs.

VNC works on any OS platform and do things like file transfer etc.

Another built in application in windows is Telnet. This has to be enabled as a service on the target PC and the telnet users set. (administrator of the remote PC is enabled by default afaik) again, passwords needed. This allows you to control the PC in command line interface.

Mr. Brightside · 24 Apr 2006 at 12:18

For just power management only I find Power Off is much simpler and efficient:

http://users.pandora.be/jbosman/poweroff/poweroff.htm

However if you need desktop access then do as others have said. Personally I prefer Remote Desktop, I find it more responsive (over my LAN anyway).

zenith10 · 24 Apr 2006 at 16:39

ive used vnc before will that work?

Mr. Brightside · 24 Apr 2006 at 19:57

Yes as the two above me said :rolleyes:

Like I said though, you weren't really very clear what sort of control - is it just power management or desktop access? VNC if desktop access needed, but I recommened power off if it's just power management.

Hope this helps, null