30-07-2008, 21:13 | #1 |
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I was going to download and install realvnc for my home pc so I could control it when I'm at work, but apparently I need to buy it as I'm running vista anyone know any good free ones that would do the job please?
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30-07-2008, 21:15 | #2 |
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RealVNC works for me, running Vista Home Premium x64....
I'll go and look at the website to see what's changed...
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30-07-2008, 21:19 | #3 |
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Have checked.. I'm running 4.1.2, which is part of the free download for server...
Works on my system so unless they've restricted it now then it should work...
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30-07-2008, 21:22 | #4 |
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www.logmein.com is what I use for controlling my home PC from anywhere
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30-07-2008, 21:32 | #6 | |
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Wossi, have found the installer I used for the working version of VNC server on my system, drop me a PM with your e-mail and I'll zip it up and chuck it over if you want
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30-07-2008, 21:38 | #7 |
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The viewer can be either active-x or java. It is built into the website itself.
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30-07-2008, 21:39 | #8 |
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No use for me then, would be either blocked by Camden or I wouldn't be able to install the tools needed for it
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30-07-2008, 21:46 | #9 |
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you should have java on your browser. Try the url tomorrow and see if you can access it.
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30-07-2008, 21:48 | #10 | |
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I can't even get onto BD now! Good job I have RealVNC to stop me going completely mad
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