Controlling another pc remotely?

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Ok I dunno if this is possible or not but I guess it probably is.

Can I take control of a friend's pc through my own pc allowing me do some routine maintenance etc on his/her pc via the internet? I have seen PC anywhere in action but I think you need to be on a lan or a wan for that to work.

If this is possible what would I need to do it?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Zero

[RealitY]

Havent tride it yet...
vnc-4.0-x86_win32.exe
http://www.realvnc.com/

[Skiz]

Yeah just use, Start > programs > Remote access if you have Windows XP or if you plan on doing this on a frequent basis, you may want top think about NetOp

[fkdup74]

i've used realvnc, its nice
but i think you can do the same with pcanywhere
its just a little bulkier than vnc

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Ok cool, thanks a lot folks.

My mates, who know even less than me , often ask me to do some bits and bobs on their pcs. This will save me having to visit them too

[Ariel_001]

Ever thought of using a trojan horse?

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Ever thought of using a trojan horse?

I did but if they nicked my bird I would be happy :greekmytholgysmiley:

and I don't have enough wood.

[bigboab]

There is a facility on MSN to do remote control. I have never used it. So cant advise.

[Barbarossa]

Ok I dunno if this is possible or not but I guess it probably is.

Can I take control of a friend's pc through my own pc allowing me do some routine maintenance etc on his/her pc via the internet? I have seen PC anywhere in action but I think you need to be on a lan or a wan for that to work.

If this is possible what would I need to do it?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Zero

PCAnywhere can be used over the internet, no trouble. PCAnywhere is great.

What OS does your mate have? XP Professional has an in-built remote desktop facility...

[vampiro]

use ultr@vnc better then normal real vnc as it has file transfer built in and messaging to and from the server and user