nice remote software???

[BuzzKillington]

I used a remote app a while back to work on my gfs mom's computer. They could see everything I was doing and such so it was a very friendly app.

Anyone happen to know what it's called or any other software similar? I want the user on the other end to be able to watch over what I'm doing for trust reasons. Obviously people are a little "meh" about having someone work on their computer online!

[Killa_Ape]

Msn messenger actually lets you do it and lots of people have it so no software needs to be installed.

[SgtM]

I'll agree. Windows Messenger is probably the easiest to install and use for the average person. Going more technical with things like VNC, PCAnywhere, or even RDP will confuse most people.

[Trace]

LOGMEIN.COM. Just ogtta say. best software ive used for this purpose.

[OvRiDe]

LOGMEIN.COM. Just ogtta say. best software ive used for this purpose.

Second on this!

Routers, Firewalls, NATs... no problem.

[BuzzKillington]

I'll check out these options. Anyone know how I would go about diagnosing remotely? Would I have to download something through their computer?

I know there's remote tools on windows... anyone know if there are any limitations I may run into while trying to work on a computer remotely?

It's actually for an ex of mine... she wants to take me out to coffee so I can work on it there but I don't think that's right, especially to my girlfriend.

[XcOM]

logmein is your best bet, all they need do is create an account and install there software, she then gives you the login details.

Simples

[nevermind1534]

There's also the microsoft remote desktop connection. You need one of the more expensive versions of windows on the host computer, though.

[XcOM]

but windows remote desktop locks the hosts screen so they can't see what your doing

[r0adawg]

I'm partial to teamviewer (http://teamviewer.com/index.aspx) myself... can be run with out any software being installed...

give it a try....