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Post by JetBlack on Sept 24, 2008 16:58:48 GMT
.... I'm trying to connect two computers, I was thinking about getting PC Anywhere, have any of you used it? If so is it any good?
Or if you have any ideas for other software, that would help.
Ta in advance.
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 24, 2008 17:04:36 GMT
What do you mean by connect them? Are they already on a network?
Do you want to control one using the other or just share files between them?
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Post by JetBlack on Sept 24, 2008 17:06:50 GMT
I want to access one while I'm on the other. And vice versa
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 24, 2008 17:08:26 GMT
Are they both at home or is one in a different location? Are they on a network i.e both plugged into a router? Please explain more.
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Post by JetBlack on Sept 24, 2008 17:14:14 GMT
Yes mate, they are both at home; one in the loft and the other in the living room. They're both connected to a Linksys router. I've tried to do it via the router, but didn't really understand how. One is wirless but the other isn't, its connected via cable to the router. I want to access the one downstairs while I'm listening to the match commentary and the like. Plus the other way, when I'm downstairs.
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 24, 2008 17:20:39 GMT
Are both PCs running XP or vista? if so you can use remote desktop connection.
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Post by JetBlack on Sept 24, 2008 17:24:40 GMT
Yes mate, both XP. Wont they both have the same IP tho'? Remote desktop is included in it isn't it?
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 24, 2008 17:31:30 GMT
Each computer on your home network is will have it's own local IP address.
Enable remote desktop on each computer in Start>Control Panel>System>Remote> tick allow users to connect remotley to this computer.
Make sure both machines have a password setup on the windows login.
Then run RDP (start>programs>accesories>communications>remote desktop connection) on one machine type the computer name of the machine you want to control in the box and click connect.
The comuter name is it's full computer name found at controlpanel>system>computer name>full computer name (ignoring the fullstop at the end)
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Post by JetBlack on Sept 24, 2008 17:34:27 GMT
Thanks a lot Dave, I'll give it a try after me tea. Thanks again.
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Post by R.I.P Fullers Nan on Sept 24, 2008 17:36:29 GMT
Its okay mate
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 24, 2008 17:43:25 GMT
Thanks a lot Dave, I'll give it a try after me tea. Thanks again. No probs mate, if you have any trouble drop me a pm |
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 25, 2008 14:19:20 GMT
Blackjet, did you get it to work?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2008 14:37:52 GMT
Fuck me Dave, are you actually clever?
I never saw that one coming.
Blackjet, if what Dave says fails, try turning the computer off and back on again then when you try to access the other computer hold your left arm in the air and sing “Baby Got Back”.
Hope it works pal.
Good luck.
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Post by vote for pedro on Sept 25, 2008 14:43:57 GMT
;D
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 28, 2008 20:04:19 GMT
Blackjet did you get it working?
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Post by Juan Kerzhoff on Sept 28, 2008 20:08:08 GMT
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Sept 28, 2008 20:11:04 GMT
Thats the one I use, It's quality. Especially impressive is the java based http login. |
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