Remote System Control

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:05

Could anyone recommend software with which I will be able to have total control over a remote system?

I have another machine currently running in central London (surveillance purposes)

It has a direct connection to the net through a reliable router. I bought the machine from OC for under £100 and am very pleased with it so far. However power cuts and such ofter disrupt the software which requires me to travel there dragging a monitor and keyboard with me. I managed to set up some software to start up automatically upon a reboot but some problems still persist. So fire away, what software will grant me complete control over a remote system over the net? So should there be a problem all I'd have to do is get 'them' to boot it up and I can take the rest from there from my current location.

Talon · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:07

realvnc?

citrix based web systems like https://www.gotomypc.com, this does work really nicely but theres a monthly sub.

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:10

Yeah I forgot to mention; I don't want anything with a subscription, preferably a one off payment for the software.

I don't see why they ask for subscriptions when you already pay for the internet and could easily run it from the host machine since its switched on 24/7.

I know of others like you mentioned but all are subscription based :/

I'l have a look at realvnc

Talon · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:13

How about just Windows Remote Desktop, bundled with XP and Vista Premium and above with the correct ports forwarded on the router it'll do the job.

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:15

Doesn't WRD require there to be another person on the other end to accept the Remote assistance request?

bsoltan · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:20

www.logmein.com does the job for me accessing PCs over the internet.

jonislost · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:21

I've used TeamViewer in the past but I can't remember if you need to get authenticated at the other end for it to connect (its free btw + No registration)

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:26

Thanks all, that'll do for now until I test them all out.

Zaphan58 · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:29

bsoltan said:
www.logmein.com does the job for me accessing PCs over the internet.

We use that at work its great! Always seems quicker than VNC too even though its over the internet :confused:

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:40

Zaphan58 said:
We use that at work its great! Always seems quicker than VNC too even though its over the internet

Hmm I see they offer a free version.

Supertaff · 2 Jan 2009 at 19:46

I'd second for logmein, use to to control my second PC which i don't have a monitor or keyboard for, also use it to assist relatives etc who have PC's and need help as I can take total control of them if they have problems

Taff

rkhroma · 2 Jan 2009 at 21:07

I guess logmein it is then. Thanks again!

philjohn · 2 Jan 2009 at 21:24

rkhroma said:
Doesn't WRD require there to be another person on the other end to accept the Remote assistance request?

No.

Simply enable it in the "System" part of the control panel for selected users and as long as it's on a dedicated IP or you've nat'ed the correct ports you can connect whenever you want.

Ben643 · 2 Jan 2009 at 21:31

rkhroma said:
Doesn't WRD require there to be another person on the other end to accept the Remote assistance request?

Nope, that's "Remote Assistance" not "Remote Desktop".

Both come with Windows already I think.

swinnie · 2 Jan 2009 at 21:59

www.logmein.com - For over the net.

VNC for local network (XP Machines).

Remote Desktop for local network if your machine has it.

tres · 2 Jan 2009 at 22:45

logmein free is awesome, and nippy

knowlesy · 2 Jan 2009 at 22:51

another one for logmein

Rabtech · 2 Jan 2009 at 23:41

Logmein for ease of use/setup

If your feeling fruity ie configuring your router (inc ssl tunnels from work etc) then go ultravnc