Best remote admin software

[derekblankmccoy]

Hey guys
I dont have much experience with remote assistance apps. Ive only used the one that comes with xp and runvnc.
What do you guys use / think is the best for doing remote control over the internet. Ive heard that some are much faster than others, and i have no clue what to choose, so if yuo guys have had experice with this...
thanks

 

[Goosemaster]

Did you find anything lacking with RDP or VNC?

Please ellaborate.

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

I happen to be partial to UltraVNC, it's free, fast, and has file transfer and chat. If you're running 2K/XP, they have a really fast video hook driver that offers rapid screen updates, even over slow links.

 

[Relayer]

I use a few different ones. I frequently use VPN to connect to work then use Radmin to connect to my workstation at work, then use Dameware on it to control other workstations.

VNC
Radmin
Dameware

 

[SaigonK]

1. Terminal Service is the best over any of them for screen refresh and real time usage.
2. VNC is best if you need to be logged onto the workstation as though you were really at the keyboard, i.e if you need to run an app and leave the current user logged on.
3. All the others are basically VNC/PC Anywhere knowckoffs, VNC sucks for screen refresh no matter what driver you use.

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

I get excellent screen refresh with UltraVNC, I'm not sure why you think it sucks. I don't play real-time video games when I'm doing tech support... 🙂

 

[amdskip]

We us VNC at work and it works pretty good.

 

[SaigonK]

I have use UltraVNC as well, it isnt bad, but it isnt good either. Non of the VNC products compare to RDP in any manner.

 

[Nothinman]

ssh or vnc over ssh.

 

[JackMDS]

Remote software.

In order to control your computer from remote you need to leave it ON with an Active Remote software running.

If you are using WinXP you can use Microsoft Remote capacity embedded in WinXP.

Link to: HOW TO: Gain Access to Local Files by Using a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP

Under certain situation Remote Desktop might cause Network Safety Hazard. If Safety is not a concern I think the RDT is the best choice,

Many people use the following Free remote programs.

Link to: TightVNC: An Enhanced VNC Distribution

Link to: ultraVNC

Some use commercial remote program like pcAnywhere by Symantec.

Select pcAnywhere in the Products Quich Search.

Link to: pcAnywhere? is the world's leading remote control software

Here is a big selection of this type of software.

Link to: Remote Access Programs.

Remote software might entail installing the main software on the main computer, and a client Module on the computer to be controlled.

The way to use it depends on the software; they all come with good instructions.

There is No "Best", there are strength and weakness to each solution, search them and decide upon your specific needs.