Free Remote PC Control

Lancerx on 21/06/2018 - 00:40
Last edited 22/06/2018 - 19:57 by 1 other user

Hi all, used Teamviewer to access my side business's PC. However, teamviewer recently blocked my access. Any good free remote desktop software out there? Probably only access once a month, so can't justify paying for teamviewer.

EDIT: IN conclusion, I'm looking for a software out there which allows me to login into an offsite PC without someone present at the other PC to provide access code etc. Teamviewer allowed me to do, as long all PCs signed to the same account. Is there any other similar program?

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Comments

  • ronnknee on 21/06/2018 - 01:51

    How come they blocked your access?

    • Lancerx on 21/06/2018 - 01:59
      -5

      Cuz they now think I use it for commercial use after a year of using, which is borderline true lol

      • JimmyF on 21/06/2018 - 08:07
        +1

        Well you did say

        used Teamviewer to access my side business's PC

        Cough business PC = commercial use.

    • c64 on 21/06/2018 - 10:38

      How come they blocked your access?

      it's not called teamviewer for nothing :) they were probably having a look as well

  • Davo1111 on 21/06/2018 - 02:27
    +6

    chrome remote desktop

    • JimmyF on 21/06/2018 - 08:08

      +1

      I moved my PERSONAL teamviewer usage to CRD and no issues at all.

      Got sick of the TV BS blocking me and having to beg to get it back.

    • Lancerx on 21/06/2018 - 14:27

      What do you mean by chrome remote desktop? Teamviewer integrated into Chrome? Sorry if noobie question

      • Davo1111 on 23/06/2018 - 00:46

        just google "chrome remote desktop"

    • Lancerx on 22/06/2018 - 19:58

      CRD doesn't allow me to connect to the PC without someone at the other end to provide access code correct? If yes, then it's no good for me

      • Davo1111 on 23/06/2018 - 05:05

        "enable remote access"

    • Lancerx on 23/06/2018 - 02:50

      THANKS GUYS! CRD is awesome! Though little big laggy, but good enough!

  • jeffr on 21/06/2018 - 02:29
    -3

    SKYPE

    • websterp on 21/06/2018 - 09:49

      Screen sharing doesn't mean remote PC control!

      • Caped Baldy on 21/06/2018 - 10:08

        There is actually the option to control another pc with skype for business using the teleconference mode. But it is slow and shitty.

        • websterp on 21/06/2018 - 10:16

          Yes but don't you need a human on the other side to authorise the request?

        • Caped Baldy on 21/06/2018 - 10:22

          @websterp: yup. So not an option here

  • AlienC on 21/06/2018 - 04:52

    Experimenting with this as well. So far have tried splash top desktop and remotr and moonlight.. but my use case might be different (pc streaming and mainly only steam to an android tablet) but am looking for some good multi pc remote software don't mind paying a little bit if the software is good but no subscription services unless it is really cheap like less than $5 AUD a month max.

  • No Username on 21/06/2018 - 07:21
    +1

    Remote Desktop. Free and is built into windows.

    • JimmyF on 21/06/2018 - 08:09
      +1

      Needs certain levels of windows for it to be active, needs ports open on the internet, doesn't do screen sharing…. shall I go on?

      • websterp on 21/06/2018 - 09:50
        +1

        Have a VPN and use RDP via the tunnel. And the OP specifically mentioned remote PC control not screen sharing!

        • JimmyF on 21/06/2018 - 10:20

          OP also was using teamviewer, which was screen sharing. So point out the things that RDP doesn't do that TV did.

        • Gronk on 21/06/2018 - 10:21

          Have a VPN and use RDP via the tunnel

          +1 for this, you can set it all up for around $50 - I use OpenVPN and it's been rock-solid.

        • sickburn on 22/06/2018 - 14:39

          @JimmyF:

          Where did the OP mention he was using TV for screen sharing?

          Could always use VNC with the applicable port forwards in the router. Only via VPN obviously, for security.

  • brisdaz on 26/09/2018 - 15:58

    Has anyone heard of connect wise - a cloud based remote control software? Can you please confirm the legitimacy of the company by commenting on my deal - $10 Gift Card for Trialing Connectwise Control - Cloud Based Remote Control Software

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