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Hi guys looking for an opensource alternative to something like teamviewer (teamviewer.com) - where one does not require any portforwarding to set it up as its often a one time thing when I need access.

Windows platform.

Any ideas?

J
 
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Bcm said:
I use UltraVNC, but it requires an server on the PC to be installed and running.
http://www.uvnc.com/

Ifs its a one time thing, why not use windows remote desktop?
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I'm looking for something that DOES NOT require port forwarding - oft times I only have to connect once and spending 10-20 mins doing setup is costly etc. So far teamviewer is cool but limits time spent connected.

Regards,
J
 
jsheed_sa said:
Hi guys looking for an opensource alternative to something like teamviewer (teamviewer.com) - where one does not require any portforwarding to set it up as its often a one time thing when I need access.

Windows platform.

Any ideas?

J
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um... TeamViewer does NOT require Port Forwarding.

but you can also try LogMeIn free....

http://www.logmein.com.
 
Free Remote Support and Remote Control Software...

start with the Remote Assistance built into Windows...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrPoOeOLMek

Then try TeamViewer
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/be-a-remote-support-superhero/
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx

Or LogMeIn Free...
https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/get_logmein_free/signup.asp

Or Crossloop...
http://crossloop.com/

Or ShowMyPC...
http://showmypc.com/

Or UltraVNC...
http://www.uvnc.com/addons/singleclick.html

TechInLine is not Free... but has a Free Trial...
http://www.techinline.com/

Instant HouseCall is not Free... but has a Free Trial...
http://www.instanthousecall.com/
 
Is there one that doesn't need a user on the other end every time you want to connect? I can't get the ms one working, i think its my router though.
 
sinj said:
Is there one that doesn't need a user on the other end every time you want to connect? I can't get the ms one working, i think its my router though.
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Yes... the LogMeIn one...

but the only limitation it has is that it cannot do File Transfer... not a problem though if you use Pando or Gmail.
 
I see no mention of TightVNC (the engine behind CrossLoop). But while I like CrossLoop, especially for it's 'reassure the user that I can't "hack in" without being noticed' :rolleyes: care of them having to tell me the code and always being able to hit the great bit 'disconnect' button, I find it can lag horribly which may well be an itBust fault (and on which I need confirmation please: what's it like ADSL to ADSL?) so my question is: how do the others (mentioned here) fare with bandwidth-starved and latency-heavy connections?

Then, on an entirely different tack, which (here, or anything else) allow to leave a server/'locked door' running full time that allows me to go in as needed without the active participation of a user on the other side?
 
bdt said:
Then, on an entirely different tack, which (here, or anything else) allow to leave a server/'locked door' running full time that allows me to go in as needed without the active participation of a user on the other side?
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um... LogMeIn Free... as was said above! ;)
 
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