remote access between computers

[Talonboy]

If i have two computer networked together , example my coputer and my dads. I have access to all files and HD. How can i gain access where i can run programs from my computer on his ? Like when i move mouse around and all it moves his around and i can run performance programs that i installed on his computer from my computer upstairs ??

i tried that remote desktop connection that is preinstalled but it says i need windowsXP PRO . I tried anyway with no luck.

[emr]

If i have two computer networked together , example my coputer and my dads. I have access to all files and HD. How can i gain access where i can run programs from my computer on his ? Like when i move mouse around and all it moves his around and i can run performance programs that i installed on his computer from my computer upstairs ??

i tried that remote desktop connection that is preinstalled but it says i need windowsXP PRO . I tried anyway with no luck.

What OS are you running on the two computers? NetMeeting is simple to set up in desktop sharing mode and allows you to work as if in front of the computer.

emr

[confus-ed]

.. NetMeeting is simple to set up in desktop sharing mode and allows you to work as if in front of the computer..

I give this advice out too - so a related link Windows Netmeeting - remote desktop sharing

[Talonboy]

sweet i am going to look into that at home . hmmm netmeeting is good for something huh?!

[LaSERCHiPs]

RealVNC...Works just as well

[emr]

RealVNC...Works just as well

But it is not native to every OS since W98.

I have always used NetMeeting specifically because of this. Why load up extra software when you have the functionality already there?

emr

[Talonboy]

Why load up extra software when you have the functionality already there?

emr

word

[InTheWayBoy]

Well I myself don't use Netmeeting...never have either! Could be good, I don't know...I use VNC mostly, and occasionally I'll use PCAnywhere. I've tried some others too, but since VNC is free it's the easiest and cheapest solution. RealVNC is the original, and there are other 'flavors' out there...TightVNC and Ultr@VNC are two good ones to try out. As always, you'll need to forward port 5900 (Default TCP Port) to the correct computer if you are using a router or firewall. Good luck!

[Talonboy]

Well I myself don't use Netmeeting...never have either! Could be good, I don't know...I use VNC mostly, and occasionally I'll use PCAnywhere. I've tried some others too, but since VNC is free it's the easiest and cheapest solution. RealVNC is the original, and there are other 'flavors' out there...TightVNC and Ultr@VNC are two good ones to try out. As always, you'll need to forward port 5900 (Default TCP Port) to the correct computer if you are using a router or firewall. Good luck!

whats that about the router bizz cause his computer (the one i want to connect into) does have a router. We share cable service off it.

[TripleRLtd]

Well I myself don't use Netmeeting...never have either! Could be good, I don't know...I use VNC mostly, and occasionally I'll use PCAnywhere. I've tried some others too, but since VNC is free it's the easiest and cheapest solution. RealVNC is the original, ...
Good luck!

Funny, I thought that Laplink was the original.
But yeah, there are "other" solutions, both tried and true, such as PCAnywhere. And, emr has a reall good point: why use and/or buy or install something that isn't "native"? Also, a good reason for all the lawsuits concerning MS "stealing" and incorporating technology into their OS.

btw:
The router will also serve as a semi-firewall with its NAT addressing. So, with a router, you need to "allow" access with a sharing computer via "ports". So, in the router you will find a section in setup concerning this. You can either "forward" or create a DMZ.

[Talonboy]

ok i followed micrsoft recom on how to setuop and all . and if i call it then run downstairs and click accept it work but ummm that defeats the whole purpose. I want to log on from my computer to his without having to do so. any ideas ? He does have a router on his end if it matters

p.s

doesnt that give us the same IP

[Talonboy]

Ok here guys . How can i set up and how does it work in a nutshell. I installed VNC now do i have to install it on the other computer also ?
How can i turn off fast user swtiching and remot asst ? (says i need them off)
What else do i need to know

[emr]

ok i followed micrsoft recom on how to setuop and all . and if i call it then run downstairs and click accept it work but ummm that defeats the whole purpose. I want to log on from my computer to his without having to do so. any ideas ? He does have a router on his end if it matters

p.s

doesnt that give us the same IP

Sounds to me like you haven't set up the remote desktop sharing. Rather you are just calling his pc using NetMeeting.

Go into NetMeeting main window then Tools | Remote Desktop Sharing and follow the wizard there.

emr

[Talonboy]

Sounds to me like you haven't set up the remote desktop sharing. Rather you are just calling his pc using NetMeeting.

Go into NetMeeting main window then Tools | Remote Desktop Sharing and follow the wizard there.

emr

i did that , i turned on both the desktop sharing options and also took them programs out of my exceptions for firewall. Still no luck.

[emr]

i did that , i turned on both the desktop sharing options and also took them programs out of my exceptions for firewall. Still no luck.

No luck as in it still asks you to accept the call or what?

Edit: What firewall are you using by the way?