Programs for remote administration on a local network. Connect to a remote desktop (computer). Pros and cons of using Windows Remote Desktop

Simultaneous work on several computers, of which only one is in front of you, and the rest are even on the other side of the Earth, is not fantastic. To have this wonderful opportunity, all you need is Internet access and a remote control program on each machine.

Remote control programs are bridges that connect the PC or mobile gadget that is in front of you with various computer devices Worldwide. Of course, if you have a key, that is, a password that allows remote connection with them.

The possibilities of programs of this kind are very wide. This includes access to the contents of disks and launching installed applications, and changing system settings, and viewing user actions... In a word, they allow you to do almost everything on a remote PC as on a local one. Today's article is a review of six free programs remote control of a Windows-based computer (and not only), one of which is included in the operating system itself.

If you need to establish a connection between two computers or a PC and a mobile device, one of which (remote) is under Windows control, and the second - for Windows, iOS, Android or Mac OS X, sometimes you can do without third-party programs (if only Windows computers are involved in the connection). System Application“Remote Desktop” is present in all editions of Windows, starting with XP. It is not necessary that both machines have the same version of the OS; you can easily establish a connection, for example, between Windows 10 and Windows 7.

Microsoft app Remote Desktop for Android and Apple are available for free download on Google Play and the App Store.

What else is needed to create a connection:

• Remote access permission - configured on the computer that you are going to manage externally.
• An account with a password on the remote computer. To solve administrative tasks (installing and uninstalling programs, changing system settings, etc.) you need an account with administrator rights.
• Connecting both machines to the Internet or being on the same local network.
• On the receiving side - open TCP port 3389 (used by default by Remote Desktop).

How to enable permission

This and further instructions are shown in Windows example 10.

• Right-click on the “This PC” icon on the desktop. Let's open "Properties".

• While in the “System” window, click “Remote access settings” in the transition panel. In the “Remote Desktop” section of the window, check the “Allow...” checkbox (it’s better to leave the “Allow authenticated connections only” checkbox). Next, click “Select Users”.

• To add a user who will be allowed to connect to you remotely, click “Add”. In the “Enter names” field, enter the name of his account on this computer (don’t forget, it must have a password!), click “Check names” and OK.

This completes the setup.

How to configure connection settings

We perform the following steps on the computer from which we will make the remote connection.

• Click on the search icon in the taskbar and start typing the word “remote”. Select from the found “Remote Desktop Connection”.

• By default, the application window opens minimized, with only fields for entering the computer name and user data. To access all settings, click the “Show options” arrow. At the bottom of the first tab - “General”, there is a button for saving connection settings to a file. It's convenient when you use different settings for connection with different machines.

• The next tab, “Screen,” allows you to change the image properties of the remote computer’s screen on your monitor. In particular, increase and decrease the resolution, use multiple monitors, change the color depth.

• Next, we’ll configure “Local Resources” - sound from a remote computer, conditions for using keyboard shortcuts, access to a remote printer and clipboard.

• The parameters of the “Interaction” tab affect the connection speed and the quality of displaying the image from the remote machine on your monitor.

• The “Advanced” tab allows you to define actions to take when authentication of a remote PC fails, as well as set connection parameters when connecting through a gateway.

• To start a remote access session, click “Connect.” In the next window, enter the password.

Once the connection is established, the current user's computer session will be terminated and control will pass to you. The user of the remote PC will not be able to see his desktop, since a screensaver will appear on the screen instead.

By following these instructions, you will easily connect to a computer that is on the same network as yours. If the devices are connected to different networks, you will have to make several additional settings.

How to connect to a remote computer via the Internet

There are 2 ways to set up a Remote Worker connection Windows desktop over the Internet - by creating a VPN channel so that the devices see each other as if they were on the same local network, and by forwarding port 3389 to the local network and changing the dynamic (variable) IP address of the remote machine to a permanent (static) one.

There are plenty of ways to create VPN channels, but describing them all will take quite a lot of space (besides, a lot of information about this can easily be found on the Internet). Therefore, let’s look at one of the simplest ones as an example – using Windows’ own tools.

How to create a VPN channel in Windows

On the remote machine that will be the server:

After that in the folder network connections the “Incoming Connections” component will appear, which will be the VPN server. To ensure that the connection is not blocked by the firewall, do not forget to open TCP port 1723 on the device. And if the server is assigned a local IP address (starting with 10, 172.16 or 192.168), the port will have to be redirected to the external network. How to do this, read below.

On the client computer (Windows 10), setting up the connection is even easier. Launch the “Settings” utility, go to the “Networks and Internet” -> “VPN” section. Click "Add VPN connection".

In the parameters window, specify:

• Service provider - Windows.
• Connection name – any.
• Server name or address – IP or domain name of the server that you created before.
• VPN type – detect automatically or PPTP.
• Login data type – login and password (one of the accounts to which you have given access permission). To avoid entering this data every time you connect, enter it in the appropriate fields below and check the “Remember” checkbox.

Port forwarding on the router and obtaining a static IP

Redirection (forwarding) of ports to different devices(routers) is performed in its own way, but general principle everywhere the same. Let's look at how this is done using the example of a typical TP-Link home router.

Let's open the section “Forwarding” and “ Virtual servers" In the right half of the window, click the “Add” button.

In the “Add or edit entry” window, enter the following settings:

• Service port: 3389 (or 1723 if you are setting up a VPN).
• The internal port is the same.
• IP address: computer address (look in the connection properties) or domain name.
• Protocol: TCP or all.
• Standard service port: you can not specify it or select it from the PDP list, and for VPN – PPTP.

How to make a changeable IP address permanent

The standard package of Internet service providers for home subscribers, as a rule, only includes a dynamic IP address, which is constantly changing. And assigning a permanent IP to a user usually costs him a lot of money. So that you do not have to incur extra costs, there are DDNS (dynamic DNS) services, the task of which is to assign a permanent domain name to a device (computer) with a changing network address.

Many DDNS services provide their services for free, but there are also those who charge a small subscription fee for this.

Below is a short list of free DDNS, whose capabilities are more than enough for our task.

The rules for using these services, if they differ, are insignificant: first we register an account, then we confirm the email address, and finally we register the domain name of your device and activate it. After this, your home computer will have its own name on the Internet, for example, 111pc.ddns.net. This name should be specified in the connection settings instead of the IP or local network name.

By the way, some routers only support a small group of DDNS providers, for example, only the oldest and most famous DynDNS (now paid) and No IP. And others, such as Asus, have their own DDNS service. Installing on a router helps remove restrictions alternative firmware DD-WRT.

Pros and cons of using Windows Remote Desktop

The main advantage of proprietary Windows tools before third-party developments is the absence of intermediary servers during the connection, which means reducing the risk of data leakage. In addition, this tool has a lot of flexible settings and, with a skillful approach, can become an “impregnable fortress” and a “space rocket.”

Other advantages of the Windows desktop are that there is no need to download anything, there are no restrictions on session duration, the number of connections, and it is free.

Disadvantages: difficulty in setting up for access via the Internet, vulnerability to Pass the Hash attacks.

TeamViewer

Before you start using the service, you will have to register account Google (Android device users already have it) or log in using it in Google browser Chrome.

The main window of the "Worker" Chrome Wallpapers» includes 2 sections:

• Remote support. This contains options for managing a one-time connection to another PC and providing access to yours.
• My computers. This section contains machines with which you have previously established a connection and you can quickly connect to them using a given PIN code.

During the first communication session using the Chrome Desktop, an additional component (host) will be installed on the remote computer, which will take 2-3 minutes. When everything is ready, it will appear on the screen secret code. After entering it in the appropriate field, click “Connection”.

As with TeamViewer, the user of the remote machine will be able to see all your actions on the screen. So for covert surveillance, for example, of a child, these programs are not suitable.

is a very simple and equally reliable utility designed for remote control of computers running Windows and Linux. Its main advantages are ease of use, reliability, high connection speed and the fact that it does not require installation. Cons: no mobile versions(it will not be possible to establish a connection via Android and iOS using this program) and the fact that many antiviruses consider it malicious and seek to remove it. Fortunately, the latter is easy to prevent by adding the utility to the exceptions.

Ammyy Admin supports 2 methods of establishing communication - by ID number and by IP address. The second one works only over the local network.

The utility window is divided into 2 halves - “Client”, where the computer identification data and password are located, and “Operator” - with fields for entering this data. The connection button is also located here.

The contact book and program settings, which are quite simple, are hidden in the “Ammyy” menu.

- another compact portable Windows program, externally similar to the previous one, but with a more interesting set of functions. Supports 2 connection methods - ID and IP, and 3 modes - full control, file manager(file transfer) and only viewing the screen of the remote PC.

It also allows you to define several levels of access rights:

• Remote operator use of keyboard and mouse.
• Clipboard synchronization.
• Changing access rights by an administrator, etc.

The “View Only” mode can be used to covertly monitor the actions of users of remote machines (children, workers), which is not available in similar products.

In the main AeroAdmin window there is a button to open an email chat (located next to the “Stop” button). Chat is designed to quickly send an email to the operator, for example, asking for help. This function is unique, since similar programs only have a regular chat for exchange text messages. And it starts working only after the connection is established.

Unfortunately, the AeroAdmin contact book does not become available immediately. It requires separate activation - via Facebook. And only members of this social network, since in order to receive an activation code, developers request a link to your personal page. It turns out that those who liked the program cannot do without registering on Facebook.

Another feature of AeroAdmin is the admissibility free use even for commercial purposes, if not needed additional features(continuous connection, multiple parallel sessions, etc.), available only in paid versions.

— the last utility in today’s review for remotely connecting to a Windows PC from another computer or mobile device. Can be used without installation or with it.

Like its predecessors, it has a number of unique functions:

• The highest speed of image transfer from a remote machine.
• The fastest file sharing, even with low Internet speeds.
• Supports simultaneous connection of multiple remote users. The ability to collaborate on one project (each user has their own cursor).

Plus, like other programs in this class, AnyDesk provides the operator with full access to the functions of a remote machine, it is very easy to connect (using ID and password) and reliably protects the transmitted data.

It is very important to choose a program High Quality which suits you best.

For example, certain programs can work over the network, while others also function over the Internet - this also needs to be taken into account.

The type of license is very important: paid or free.

To understand which program to choose, the table below presents programs with basic characteristics to users.

Main comparative characteristics of the programs

The name of the program	Number of connections in demon paid version	File access	Smartphone access	Russian language
TeamViewer	1	Yes	Yes	Yes
AeroAdmin	1	Yes	No	Yes
Ammyy admin	1	Yes	Yes	Yes
Comodo Unite	Not limited	Yes	No	No
RemotePC	1	No	Yes	No
Supremo Remotr Desktop	1	Yes	No	Yes
Radmin	Trial only	Yes	No	Yes
Splashhop Streamer	1	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ultra Vnc	Not limited	Yes	Yes	No
AnyDesk	1	Yes	No	Yes

Based on the specified data, it is possible to choose the program that is suitable for you from the list below in the shortest possible time.

TeamViewer

Talking about all the utilities that provide remote access, it is impossible to ignore the most relevant of them -.

It can be downloaded from our website or from the manufacturer’s website, after which the program is installed or launched without installation.

Even an amateur can cope with this. As soon as the startup occurs, a window will appear on the screen in which the ID assigned to the computer will be indicated, as well as the password.

To connect to a PC on an administrative device, you must specify the identifier in the “ Manage your computer».

• The program will be free only for non-commercial use; to add it to corporate devices, you will initially have to pay. Sometimes, after a few minutes of work, the operator disconnects from the client at automatic mode, and the application independently analyzes the work and will be able to decide that it is being used for commercial purposes.
• To set up permanent access, you will have to purchase an additional tool. The price of the application is high.

TeamViwer is perfect for occasional and short-term user support; however, the utility is not suitable for administering networks with a huge number of devices.

AeroAdmin

The presented program is also ranked as the leader in the list of utilities for remote access. The first connection time will be less than 20 seconds.

When sending an image, the program itself can analyze the channel capacity, select best quality Pictures.

Data encryption is performed using the RSA-AES algorithm.

As with most of the solutions presented, the free version the specified program makes it possible to establish communication with only a single computer.

Advanced versions of this utility have the function of uncontrolled access, are able to track the history of all past actions, and support a diverse number of machines in multi-session mode.

The cost of a license will range from 2990-5990.

• As an advantage, it is worth noting that there is a very high connection speed, and the number of broadcasts is selected automatically.

• The disadvantages include the fact that there are not very good tools for communication.

Ammyy Admin

RemotePC

The scope of use of this program is remote connection to a desktop when using a mobile device, but there is still a possibility of access to a PC when using the web interface.

It is possible to connect when using a proxy server.

It is worth saying that when controlled using a phone, certain key combinations simply do not work.

Still, in the free version it is possible to establish a session only using the “blue tooth”.

The price for a licensed program will depend on the number of records and devices registered and starts from $50 per year.

Also, in the situation of using a mobile utility, you will additionally need to pay the cost on the mobile market.

• As advantages, one should note support for various platforms, as well as a common administration console for existing devices.

• The disadvantages include difficulties in accessing the file system, as well as the double fee that is charged for both the computer and mobile versions.

Supremo Remote Desktop

It is a common remote access tool that uses a 256-bit encryption protocol during information exchange.

When using this utility, you can quickly change files using a special manager.

The transfer speed is not subject to program limits.

When working on a variety of devices with very different screen resolutions, the software independently adapts the image to the dimensions of the display. All sent traffic is encrypted.

The menu is made purely in Russian.

It is worth noting that the free version only works via Wifi.

To exchange data using an Internet connection, you will need to purchase a license.

The price for an annual subscription will be only $17.

• The advantages include high file sharing speed and cross-platform functionality.

• As a minus, it is worth noting that the free version operates only through the Wifi protocol.

Ultra Vnc

A very powerful utility for creating a separate .

It allows you to connect to a remote desktop, change broadcast characteristics, adjust picture quality and communicate using chat.

It is possible to use a proxy server.

The communication session is established by entering the coordinates of the remote computer - and set password. The presented algorithm cannot be called comfortable, yet the utility makes it possible to use plug-ins, one of which makes it possible to create a non-stationary installer with access parameters to a specific PC.

It is worth saying that for mobile devices there is only . Naturally, it can be used on a phone with closed version OS, as well as – such a solution cannot be called modern.

• The disadvantages include the lack of your own communication tool, as well as the high price for full version.

Security when working with remote access

Remote access seems to be a rather useful function, but it can also harm the device.

For this reason, if there is a program on a PC for remote access to a PC, certain security rules must be followed.

Initially, you should install a good antivirus program with the latest updates.

You should not accept files that are unclear or actually unsafe.

It is also important to remember that most of the presented applications allow you to connect to your PC without permission.

Also, there is no need to leave the application running in offline mode when no one uses it this moment. It is imperative to disable the activation function when loading Windows.

When the program has a blocking feature for unauthorized connections, there is no need to allow unknown users to connect.

Conclusion

As you can see, these utilities make it possible to get remote access to a PC extremely quickly and easily.

Although there are not exactly many free programs, it is worth highlighting a couple of their characteristics. When you only have, then for this type of control it would be best to download Ammy Admin.

This program is very simple. It consumes a small amount of system resources and traffic, does not require installation and makes it possible to create voice and text chat between PC users.

There is also the possibility of managing files in the system at your own discretion. For those who have a good PC, stable Internet at high speed, it is worth taking a closer look at TeamViewer.

By selecting the “home use” option, a PC user gets the opportunity to control someone else’s computer while sitting in one place, communicate by voice with the interlocutor and send him files of completely different sizes.

In a situation where you need a program to solve problems remotely, it is best to download RAdmin.

This program, in comparison with other similar utilities, makes it possible to restart the computer, turn it off, or start from disk.

This is very useful feature, since after changing the register or making amendments to system settings, The PC must be rebooted.

The specified operation automatically breaks the connection with the extended server. RAdmin program, on the contrary, automatically connects to the remote PC after the system starts.

Also this program Perfect for business use and office maintenance. The utility also makes it possible to manage a local network and provides assistance to office employees while at home or in their own office.

There is a widespread trend among software creators and users that makes it possible to remotely control a computer using portable devices in the form of tablets and smartphones.

For this reason, based on your own preferences, you need to download one or several of these programs at once.

Imagine a situation where you are on a business trip or on vacation and just at this time you need to watch or do something on your home computer. U ordinary users such a need arises infrequently, which cannot be said about IT industry workers, businessmen and managers. When creating Windows, Microsoft developers foresaw this, so they built into the system such a feature as remote desktop control.

Windows 7/10 Remote Desktop, or RDP, is a feature that allows you to control one computer from another through local or global network. To be honest, its implementation in Windows is somewhat lame, so for remote access they are more often used special programs like TeamViewer, AeroAdmin or Ammyy Admin.

The disadvantage of third-party tools is the requirement to confirm access on the side of the remote host, however, TeamViewer also has the ability to connect without confirmation. Other disadvantages of such software include a slower operating speed than when using the standard RDP function, and the limitation of simultaneous parallel access to remote computer. Third party programs can be very convenient when it comes to remote maintenance and support, while remote access to the Windows 7/10 desktop, organized by built-in tools, is more suitable for everyday work.

Setting up a remote desktop using Windows

For computers to communicate, they must be configured correctly. Technically, the task does not seem too difficult, although there are some nuances here, especially in the case of control via the Internet. So, let's see how to set up a remote desktop using system tools. Firstly, the PC that will be accessed must have Windows version no lower than Pro, but you can also control it from the home version. The second and very important condition is the need to have a static IP address on the remote PC.

Of course, you can try to configure it manually, but there is a problem. The fact is that the internal IP is given to the PC by the DHCP server of the Internet center for a certain period, after which the computer will need to request a new IP. It may be the same, but it may also change, then you will not be able to use the RDP protocol. This happens with gray, dynamic addresses, and, I must say, these are the addresses that most providers allocate to their clients. Therefore, the most correct thing would be to contact your provider’s support service with a request to allocate a static address to your computer.

If we don’t want to pay for a white IP (the service is provided for an additional fee), we try to configure the connection manually. Team control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter open Network and Sharing Center shared access", click on your connection and click the "Details" button in the window that opens.

Make a note of the IPv4, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server information.

You can get the same data by running CMD console or PowerShell command ipconfig /all. Close the details window and open properties in the status window.

Select IPv4 from the list, go to its properties and enter the received data in the appropriate fields. Save your settings.

You have a static address, now you need to enable connection access permission. Open with command systempropertiesremote"Remote Access" tab in system properties and turn on the "Allow remote connections to this computer" radio button.

If necessary, add users to whom we want to provide the ability to connect remotely.

In Windows 10 1709, you can access all of these settings from the Remote Desktop subsection of the Settings app.

If you are using a third-party firewall, open TCP port 3389 in it. At this point general setup Remote Desktop is complete.

If the connection is made on a local network, you can start working immediately. Run with command mstsc built-in RDP application, enter the IP address or remote host name in the window that opens, select a user and click “Connect”.

We ignore it, disable connection requests (uncheck the box) and click “Yes”. If the connection is successful, you will see the desktop of the remote host.

Setting up a remote desktop over the Internet is more difficult, since here you will have to forward port 3389 to the IP address of your PC, and then connect to the external IP of the router, which can become a real headache for the user, since you will have to delve into the settings of the router. Finding out your public IP is not difficult, just go to the website 2ip.ua/ru or similar resource.

In case with, you need to go to the section Forwarding – Virtual Servers, click “Add” and enter 3389 in the “Server Port” and “Internal Port” fields, in the “IP Address” field indicate the IP used by the computer, in the “Protocol” and “Status” fields “All” and “Enabled” should be set " respectively. Save your settings.

Now you can try to connect to the remote desktop from the main PC. Run the RDP program with the mstsc command and enter the previously obtained external IP address with the port number separated by a colon in the “Computer” field, for example, 141.105.70.253:3389. Further, everything is exactly the same as in the example with a local network connection.

Ensuring connection security and setting up user access

RDP has enough good protection, however, verification and inclusion additional parameters not prevent. First, make sure encryption is enabled on the remote host. In the Local Group Policy Editor, go to the section Computer Configuration – Administrative Templates – Windows components– Remote Desktop Services – Remote Desktop Session Host – Security. On the right there will be a setting “Require the use of a special security level for remote connections using the RDP method." Enable this policy and set the security level to Negotiate or High.

In the same section, enable the policies “Require a secure RPC connection” and “Require user authentication for remote connections using network level authentication.”

Paranoid people can enable the maximum level of encryption by going to the section Windows Configuration– Security Settings – Local policies– Security settings, finding the “System cryptography: Use FIPS-compliant algorithms...” setting on the right and activating it.

As an additional measure, you can change the default port 3389. To do this, expand the registry branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/Terminal Server/WinStations/RDP-Tcp, on the right find the parameter PortNumber and change its value to yours (your port number), not forgetting to then open it in the firewall.

At the stage of providing remote access, check the list of users who can connect via RDP. By default, all users in the Administrators group can connect to a remote desktop in Windows 7/10. You can change this. Using the command secpol.msc go to local security policies, and then go to the section Local Policies - Assigning User Rights. On the right we find the “Allow logon through Remote Desktop Service” policy, open it and delete the “Administrators” entry.

Here you can allow access to a specific admin. There are other ways to ensure RDP security, such as restricting access by IP address.

Common errors when connecting to a remote desktop

Above, we outlined how to connect to a remote desktop in Windows 7/10 via the Internet and local network. Unfortunately, errors that arise in this case are not uncommon. So, at the moment of connection, the system gives a refusal and asks you to repeat the action. The reasons may vary. If everything was configured correctly, then the problem may be using a VPN or too high security requirements (see encryption above).

On Windows 8.1 and 10 PCs, you may encounter a session disconnected error where the user receives a message that the Remote Desktop CAL has been changed or is missing. In this case, it is recommended to delete the contents of the subdirectory MSLicensing in the registry branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft, and then run the RDP program with administrator rights.

You can try to deal with other licensing errors in a similar way.

Errors with different codes often appear after installing cumulative updates. The problem is resolved by uninstalling updates, but in general you need to look at the error code and its description. For example, the appearance of error 720 is accompanied by a notification about the possible need for changes network settings. There are many problems with RDP and each one must be solved individually.

Hello to all readers of my blog. Marat Nauruzbaev is with you. In the last article I told. Today I will tell you how you can organize remote access to your computer via the Internet.

It's no secret that sometimes there is a need to remotely connect to your home or work computer to download any files or to remotely control your desktop.

For these purposes, special programs are used for remote access to a computer. Moreover, this can be done from anywhere in the world, from almost any computer or even from your smartphone. For remote access, you will not need a static IP; the connection will be made through a generated ID.

I will talk about the three most popular remote access programs, how to install, configure and use these programs. So, let's go...

TeamViewer program

I have been familiar with this program for a long time, and it helped me remotely administrate computers while in an office in another city.

The program has a simple interface, but at the same time it has a lot of additional functions, such as creating interactive conferences, chat, launching in a browser, multi-platform. Program TeamViewer Free for non-commercial use only.

Installing and configuring TeamViewer

To install TeamViewer go to the section " DownloadTeamViewer full version» click « Download» (all pictures are clickable)

After downloading the program distribution, launch it by double-clicking on it

Set these settings and click “ Accept – next»

In the next window, I usually uncheck all the checkboxes and click “ Ready»

TeamViewer will be installed

After installation, you will need to configure TeamViewer, click " Continue»

Set the computer name and password to access this computer. Click " Continue»

In the next window, you can create a TeamViewer account or refuse to do so. Click " Continue»

In the final window, the ID of this computer will be generated. You can save it for future access to this computer from another computer or smartphone. Click " Complete»

This is what the main TeamViewer window looks like. In the left half of the window ( 1 ) shows your ID and password for accessing this computer. In the right half ( 2 ) you can enter the ID of the partner whose computer you can manage

Now, the question arises, how can you control another computer?

To do this, you need to install a complete TeamViewer version, as I described above, or you can install the so-called TeamViewer client (TeamViewer QuickSupport).

TeamViewer QuickSupport

TeamViewer QuickSupport does not require installation or administrator rights. Created for quick access to the computer on which it is running. Not intended to control other computers.

Download for free TeamViewer QuickSupport can be found in the section " Download" official website of the program, select your operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile) and next to " TeamViewer QuickSupport» click « Download»

After downloading TeamViewer QuickSupport, let's launch it

In the window that appears, your ID and password will be generated to access this computer.

Now enter this data in the main window TeamViewer to connect to the desktop of the computer you want to control

Enter the password

We see the desktop of the remote computer on the screen. Now you can work on it as if you were at this computer

UsageTeamViewer

Now I will show some program options that you can use when accessing your desktop remotely.

« Menu» — « Communication»

1. Switching sides with a partner – switching modes. Now your partner will be able to control your computer
2. Start an Internet call – voice communication with your partner
3. Chat – the ability to chat with a partner
4. Video – video communication with your partner

« Menu» – « Files and additional features»

1. Take screenshot – screenshot of a remote session
2. Start session recording – video recording of a remote session
3. Open File Transfer – for two-way file transfer between partners

To transfer files, this convenient file manager opens

ProgramLitemManager

Program for remote access to a computer Litemanager allows you to manage up to 30 computers for free (for individuals and legal entities).

Possibilities Litemanager similar TeamViewer, except that the free version of Litemanager does not have the ability to use audio video chat. Also, the paid version of Litemanager has an interesting feature “ Record server desktop according to schedule" I didn’t notice such a function in TeamViewer...

Installation and configuration LitemManager —Server

For installation Litemanager go to , to the section “ Download"and vice versa LiteManager Pro/Free click " Download»

The program distribution package is downloaded in an archive. Double-click on the program archive

The archive opens in your default archiver program.

Program Litemanager consists of 2 parts: the server part (Server) and the viewer (Viewer).

LitemanagerServer is installed on the computer you want to access.

LitemanagerViewer is installed on the computer from which you want to control another computer.

I hope I explained it clearly... :)

You can, in principle, install both parts and from your computer you can control and be controlled. How... clever... 🙂 .

Well, here it is to install LitemanagerServer, run it to install

To scroll through the pictures, click " Back" or " Forward»

At some point the program will ask you to enter a password to access this computer, click “ Change/install»

We come up with and enter a password, click “ OK»

At the end of the installation, leave the checkbox to start the Litemanager server and click “ Finish»

A connection by ID window will appear where your ID will be generated, or you can enter your ID and click “ Connect»

If the connection is successful, the message “ Connected" Press the button " Options» to change connection options by ID

I set these options, I changed the general NoIP server to “ 1_New_noip" You set it at your own discretion, i.e. choose through which server your ID is connected stably

After applying the settings, click " Close»

To view and change other settings, right-click on the Litemanager icon in the system tray and select “ SettingsLM servers...»

A small window will appear that says “ Server settings", by clicking on which an additional menu appears with a choice of LM server settings that you can customize “for yourself”. Let me just say that the menu item “ Connection byID"We have already set it up for you above...

InstallationLiteManager— View

Installing LiteManager - View is similar to installing LiteManager - Server, there is nothing complicated here

After installation is complete, select the license type, “ LiteManagerPro" or " Free" I chose " Free" Click " OK»

UsageLitemManager

The main program window will appear, in the main part of which all created connections will be displayed, and on the right side you can select the connection mode (control, viewing, files, demonstration, etc.)

To create a connection to another computer on which you have installed LiteManager-Server, go to the menu “ Compound» — « Add…»

In the " Compound"Come up with a name for the connection. Enter the ID and password of the managed computer

In the " Network and operating hours» select « Eco mode"if you and (or) your partner have low Internet speed. Click " OK»

An icon for the created connection will appear in the main program window. Depending on which mode is selected in the right half of the window, double-clicking on the connection will start a communication session with the remote computer

We start a remote control session with another computer and see its desktop. Now we can control it on our computer.

I will list the names of the icons that are located at the top of the remote desktop window...

1. Settings
2. Other modes
3. Selecting a Remote Monitor
4. Selecting a remote user session
5. Mouse and Keyboard Control
6. Lock input and screen
7. Send Alt-Ctrl-Del
8. Retrieve remote clipboard
9. Set remote clipboard
10. Screenshot
11. Avi recording
12. Pin
13. Hide toolbar
14. Active connections
15. Close

When choosing " Other modes» a menu appears where you can use additional program options

For example, open a file manager (File Transfer) to exchange files between computers

ProgramAmmyy Admin

Of the three remote computer control programs described in this article, Ammyy admin is the simplest and does not require installation on a computer.

Download the program in the section " Download» official website. Click on the file name ( AMMYY Admin (exe) ) for download.

Note: At the time of writing, the programAmmyy admin could only be downloaded in browsers Internet Explorer And Opera.

Run the downloaded file AA_vx.exe

Ammyy admin launches immediately without installation.

The main window can be roughly divided into two halves. In the left half of the window ( Client) your ID and IP are displayed. In the right half ( Operator) you can enter the client ID/IP and click the “ Connect» to access the remote computer.

Accordingly, in order for the connection to occur, the program must also be running on the remote computer Ammyy admin

I hasten to note that this program does not require a password to connect. When connecting to a remote computer, a window will appear in which you will need to select connection options and click the “ Allow» to agree to operate the computer. You can also check the box “ Remember my answer for this operator"so that in the future the operator with this ID will connect without the client’s consent

After connecting, a window with the desktop of the remote computer will appear on your screen, on which you can work as if you were behind it

In addition to connecting to a remote desktop, it is also possible to launch a voice chat or file manager by selecting the appropriate menu items in the operator window

You can also take advantage of additional features during a remote desktop session

1. Connection settings
2. Encoding settings
3. File manager
4. Voice chat
5. Desktop
6. Full screen mode
7. Winkey
8. Refresh screen
9. Reconnect
10. Actions for the remote computer

For example, open File manager…

Ammyy Admin also has an interesting option to launch the application as Windows services. This may be needed when access to a remote computer is needed without constantly running Ammyy Admin.

To install the Ammyy Admin service on a remote computer, in the main Ammyy Admin window go to the menu “ Ammyy» – « Service» — « Install»

The Ammyy Admin service will be installed and launched the next time you reboot. Click " OK»

The Ammyy Admin service can be started manually without waiting for the computer to restart. To do this, go to the menu “ Ammyy» — « Service» — « Launch»

A message will appear that the AA service is running, click “ OK»

In the future, to disable this service, go to Windows services, find the service AmmyyAdmin and uncheck the box next to it. Click " OK»

Or in the main Ammyy Admin window go to the menu “ Ammyy» — « Service» — « Delete»

Conclusion

In this article, we looked at the main three programs for accessing a remote computer, figured out how to install, configure and use these programs.

All programs deserve attention and have the right to life and further development. Each of them is good in its own way and has its own differences, although all of these programs perform the main role of connecting a remote desktop well.

I will still outline the main points when working with these programs:

TeamViewer works great and is functional, but still its cost is high for commercial use;

LiteManager more complex in settings, on my computer it had a low connection speed, especially with low Internet speeds, but it is free when connecting up to 30 computers and the ability to remotely control the computer without the user noticing;

AmmyyAdmin a simple program with the most necessary functionality, runs without installation, but is free only up to 15 hours per month.

By the way! If you want me to provide you computer help using these programs, go to my section.

That's all for me, please write in the comments which remote access program you used and which one you liked the most.

• To install the ActiveX control and sample Web page on any computer running Internet Information Server 4.0 or later, you can download software from this page and run the installer.

  Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 will have to specify the installation directory.
  1. In response to the installer prompt "Where would you like to place the sample web pages directory?" (Where to put the sample web page directory) enter C:\Windows\Web\TSWeb. Click OK.

  2. If the TsWeb folder does not exist, the installer will ask for permission to create it. Click "Yes".

  To download and establish a Remote Desktop Internet connection on Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, follow these steps.
  
  
  6. In response to the installer's prompt "Where would you like to place the sample web pages directory?" (Where to put the sample web page directory) enter C:\Windows\Web\TSWeb. Click OK.

  7. If the TsWeb folder does not exist, the installer will ask for permission to create it. Click "Yes".

  The Internet Remote Desktop Connection software update available on this page can be installed on computers running Windows system 2000 or Windows NT Server 4.0 running IIS version 4.0 or later.

  To download and establish an Internet connection to Remote Desktop in operating systems previous releases, follow these steps.
  1. On this page, select a language from the drop-down list and click the "Go" button.
  2. Read license agreement. If you agree to its terms, click the "I Accept" button.
  3. When the File Download dialog box appears, select Save this program to disk.
  4. Select a location on your computer to save the file and click the "Save" button.
  5. Browse to the location where you saved the file and double-click the file to launch the installer.
  6. The installer will install the files in the specified directory. The default installation directory is C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\Tsweb.

  How to remove a program

  To uninstall the Remote Desktop Internet Connection program, follow these steps:
  1. Click the "Start" button and select the "Control Panel" command.
  2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
  3. Select Terminal Services Web Client and click the "Change/Remove" button to remove the program.

  Windows users Server 2003 does not need to remove this program. They can manually add this package from the Add/Remove Programs panel. This package is offered as a convenience to Microsoft customers.