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DiscoStu replied

16 October 2008, 08:17
Been using LogMeIn for a couple of weeks now, and it's already saved me lots of angst. Thanks all
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DiscoStu replied

30 September 2008, 08:33
I'm going to try LogMeIn on Saturday, fingers crossed...

Thanks for the help all
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Flubster replied

30 September 2008, 07:40
I use TeamViewer (http://www.teamviewer.com/download/index.aspx). It's free and does the job very nicely...
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El_Diablo replied

29 September 2008, 21:19
Originally posted by voodooflux View Post

I use Remote Assistance (built on the same technology as Remote Desktop) from XP to Vista quite often without any problem.

Ditto that.

Though haven't tried anything with Vista yet
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voodooflux replied

29 September 2008, 21:13
Originally posted by Jubber View Post

Windows Remote access

XP to XP no problem

XP to Vista - big problem (was last time I tried)

yet to try vista to vista

I use Remote Assistance (built on the same technology as Remote Desktop) from XP to Vista quite often without any problem.
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Jubber replied

29 September 2008, 21:06
Windows Remote access

XP to XP no problem

XP to Vista - big problem (was last time I tried)

yet to try vista to vista
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blacjac replied

29 September 2008, 20:48
Originally posted by techno View Post

I use www.logmein.com

The have several versions but I use the free one and no issues so far !

Originally posted by Just1morethen View Post

Another vote for www.logmein.com

It doesn't help me when my old man phones me and asks how to work the telly though!

WTS
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kirk replied

29 September 2008, 19:30
Rdp?
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Sockpuppet replied

29 September 2008, 18:58
WinVNC?
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Alan @ BroomeAffinity replied

29 September 2008, 15:55
Another vote for www.logmein.com

It doesn't help me when my old man phones me and asks how to work the telly though!
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techno replied

29 September 2008, 15:46
I use www.logmein.com

The have several versions but I use the free one and no issues so far !
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d000hg replied

29 September 2008, 15:21
You could try https://www.copilot.com, I think they have a free demo and in theory you simply send him an email, he clicks on a link and off you go.
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Netraider replied

29 September 2008, 14:25
I use a product called Crossloop, free to use

Same here. Easy to use.
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voodooflux replied

29 September 2008, 09:09
Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post

Is there a (preferably free) solution I can use to remotely access his desktop from my XP box to his Vista box over the internet and save myself hours of frustration?

I can empathise fully. As Spacecadet mentioned, I usually get my pop to request Remote Assistance from Windows Live Messenger - works a treat.
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downsouth replied

29 September 2008, 08:46
I use a product called Crossloop, free to use
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