What is the best remote access software for computers?

[nanyangview]

Is remotely anywhere a good software for remote PC access/administration?
I want to get a software so that my dad can install on his computer at work so that during a very long model simulation, he could track the progress from home. The software he uses is MAgma Soft and it can be only installed on one computer due to extreme Licence cost. But at work he has 10MB/S upload/download so speed and lag will not be a problem.

So what are some of the best softwares available for remote access?

 

[Byte]

tightVNC is not bad, you can access other comps straight from IE with java, so you don't have to install any extra software, decent speed, and best of all free!

 

[KBTibbs]

I've used Symantec pcAnywhere at my work to great success. It's functional, stable, and has many connection options..modem, tcp, etc. you can encrypt the transmissions if you want, it's handy. The one problem is the price...
version 11 is $99.99 retail. but then again..eBay has some for great prices...

 

[nanyangview]

thanks...i prefer to not use java and it has to be secure..

 

[MangoTBG]

Doesn't WinXP have something integrated into it that does this? I just remember TechTV covering Cbit or CES or some conference back when XP was debuted and that was one of the "key features" or whatever.


Anywho, I've never used it if it does.

 

[Texun]

I've used Remote Admin for a few years now and have never had a single complaint. It has 128 bit encryption as well as port filtering if you need that. Small, simple to install and set up. You can have full desktop access or just file transfer if you prefer. Hope this helps.

 

[addragyn]

for nontechnical users i've found gotomypc.com works well and is very simple. host needs a small down load, the client just uses a web browser. speed is fine as long as you have a decent connection.

 

[mbackof]

I use PCAnywhere and Dameware for remote access support. PCAnywhere is full featured and easy to use, but expensive. Dameware is a bit cheaper and also very effective.

 

[Agamar]

Yes, Windows XP does have a built in remote desktop ability. Works very well even on slower links.

 

[jwells777]

I have to second the remote desktop function in winxp. Absolutely one of the best things to come from MS in many years. Works surprisingly well even with moderate internet connections. I use it for the exact same purpose as you are describing and for so much more...

 

[redbeard1]

This one works pretty well and it's free.

Realvnc

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Texun
I've used Remote Admin for a few years now and have never had a single complaint. It has 128 bit encryption as well as port filtering if you need that. Small, simple to install and set up. You can have full desktop access or just file transfer if you prefer. Hope this helps.

Yep, I'll second that. Works great.

 

[Cerb]

If you have XP on either machine (you can install the client on 2k, not sure about win9x), use the integrated remote desktop. It's absolutely awesome, and blows away any other out there. M$ really had their act together making it.

 

[thorin]

TightVNC is hands down the best. It has native Windows, *Nix, and web based clients (Windows and *Nix servers). And it's free free free.

Though using anything except windows built-in remote desktop goes against your WinXP license (unless you buy extra copies):
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/03/17/2333207&mode=thread&tid=109

Thorin

 

[AnMig]

ultra vnc works well too (free)

might not be as easy to get to his work pc specially without his work administrators help.

if he works for a big office certain ports (from the router) needs to be forwarded to his computer's ip address for any of these remote software to work.

Now if he has a Static IP address then the it would be much easier.


10mbs up/down I would love this over my crappy dial up service.

good luck

 

[txxxx]

Try using Window's XP's own remote desktop connection - it sends GDI draw codes directly to the client for basic items such as windows, rather than render them as a compressed Jpeg.

 

[mikecel79]

Originally posted by: txxxx
Try using Window's XP's own remote desktop connection - it sends GDI draw codes directly to the client for basic items such as windows, rather than render them as a compressed Jpeg.

Exactly. That's why RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) works so well over slow connections.

One thing no one has mentioned here is will his company allow it? I know where I work this would not be allowed. My company would not open the firewall for a user to get to his PC from home. Of course I assume their network is protected by a firewall. The only way anyone in the company gets remote access is with a company laptop and using VPN software to get in, no exceptions. Companies take security very seriously these days and you may want to check into what they think of it before installing any software.

 

[mooojojojo]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Texun
I've used Remote Admin for a few years now and have never had a single complaint. It has 128 bit encryption as well as port filtering if you need that. Small, simple to install and set up. You can have full desktop access or just file transfer if you prefer. Hope this helps.

Yep, I'll second that. Works great.

If WinXP's Remote Desktop is an option, I would advise against Remote Admin. I use both extensively at the office and Remote Desktop is far more responsive and snappy than Remote Admin.

 

[stephbu]

If he's got outbound unproxied HTTP access he's also got a couple of choices -

a) Use a home router and portforward from 80 -> 3389 (default RDP port)
b) Configure RDP Server to listen on port 80.

In MS Remote Desktop Client you can select which port to use for RDP using

<host>[:<port>]

syntax.

There are a tonne of features new features supported in XP too such as bridged access to local and remote drives and printers.

It's a great application.

 

[Davegod]

Originally posted by: redbeard1
This one works pretty well and it's free.

Realvnc

works for me, though havent used any other one to compare it with.

 

[Curley]

This one is expensive and almost worth the money. It is soooo easy and works really good. GoToMyPC.com!!!Try it for 30 days

 

[beatle]

We use NetSupport Manager. It's a pretty decent package with built in chat and file xfer features. You know it's secure to boot, as it's approved by DISA.