Computer to computer

[Trex500]

Hi


How do you create a comp to comp over the internet, is it a internet program
that people use to access the remote computer.?? so if I wanted to access and help someone with a problem with the computer Ie see whats the problem is when its gone wrong, how do I set this up.

I dont require step by step just the out line please.

Many thanks.

 

[tdodd]

If you're in the Windows world have a look at Windows Remote Assistance. It's been years since I used it, but I just checked and it still seems to be a feature in Windows 7, despite the age of that article.

 

[Trex500]

If you're in the Windows world have a look at Windows Remote Assistance. It's been years since I used it, but I just checked and it still seems to be a feature in Windows 7, despite the age of that article.

Kind of you to reply. Great help thanks

 

[neil_g]

Teamviewer, also very good

 

[slinkery]

Another vote here for teamviewer. Best of all its free for non-commercial use and very easy to use.

 

[Trex500]

Thank you for the replys, I have down loaded it and will try it out tomorrow.

Its much appreciated.

 

[tdodd]

I had never heard of TeamViewer until this thread and today I've seen it is available for Android phones....

http://www.appbrain.com/app/teamviewer-free/com.teamviewer.teamviewer.market.mobile

It was only released 9 days ago and already has over 50k downloads and a rating of 4.7 (out of 5) from 642 ratings.

p.s. I only discovered it for Android as it is listed as a "best free app" at this website - http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-android-apps.htm - to which I am a regular visitor.

 

[neil_g]

the android app is very handy too. it takes a little getting used to but great if you need to email yourself some files while out and about for example

 

[OrinB]

This website http://www.joinme.com uses a java app for you to have a conference call using your computer screen. It can be a little slow depending on your connection speed (as with any of these systems). And it's free

You can also allow the other person to control your mouse, allowing them to take note of any instruction you give and re-do a task for example.

 

[Zymurgy661]

Personally i use Logmein for a number of machines. The free version works well for basic stuff and the full version is available on a 30 day trial which then defaults to the free version.