What software can I use to.....

PeterGriffin · 05-07-2002, 07:55 PM

What software can I use to access my computer from a remote location.

I know that there must be a ton of the programs out there but since I have never done it before nor do I know anything about it could somebody advise me as to the best sofrware and most user freindly that I could get to get the job done?

Basically I just want to be able to get files off my home computer from my computer at work.

I am using Win2000 at home and Win98 at my office. And also, this will be done via a dial-up modem.

Thanks for all the help!

Homerclees · 05-07-2002, 07:59 PM

pcAnywhere from Symantec!!

Here's the link:

http://www.symantec.com/pcanywhere/Consumer/

**Gorganzola** · 05-07-2002, 08:01 PM

PC Anywhere will do the job, but perhaps it is a little overkill.

You can just run an FTP server on you system. It is fairly easy to setup.

PeterGriffin · 05-07-2002, 08:03 PM

How do I set up an FTP server on my machine?

darkwish · 05-07-2002, 09:07 PM

How about VNC?

It allows your to see your own desktop from a remote location, control the mouse...basically almost like you're on the computer.
Oh, and it's free

http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/

jks · 05-07-2002, 09:56 PM

pcAnywhere is the one I use to access my father's computer which is on the other side of the Country. It's got him out of a jam a few times. Great program, I have been using it for years now.

**Gorganzola** · 05-07-2002, 10:14 PM

You can download a freeware FTP server from http://www.tucows.com

WarFTP Daemon is one of the best that are free. You can check them out here: http://www.warftp.org/

Celeron933 · 05-24-2002, 06:10 PM

Small enough to fit on a floppy, works great.

http://www.twd-industries.com/

**pointreyes** · 05-25-2002, 02:42 AM

I convinced my employer to allow me to use Windows XP Pro at work. I have Windows XP Pro at home. XP Pro already has remote desktop. However, since you have Windows 2000 on your home computer, you might want to try terminal services. Warning: if you use an ati video card with a TV tuner-kiss the tuner goodbye-terminal services kills the tuner.

05-07-2002, 07:55 PM	#1
PeterGriffin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 166	What software can I use to..... What software can I use to access my computer from a remote location. I know that there must be a ton of the programs out there but since I have never done it before nor do I know anything about it could somebody advise me as to the best sofrware and most user freindly that I could get to get the job done? Basically I just want to be able to get files off my home computer from my computer at work. I am using Win2000 at home and Win98 at my office. And also, this will be done via a dial-up modem. Thanks for all the help! __________________ Specs: Asus P4B266 MB, P4 1.8 ghz Northwood, 512k Crucial DDR, Maxtor 40 gig 7,200 rpm HDD, Sony 56x CD-ROM, Lite-On 52x24x52 CD-RW, Lite-On 16x DVD, Sony FDD, ATI Radeon 7000 Video Card, Sound Blaster PCI 16, D-Link NIC, Antec 400 watt PSU and Nikao Noblesse Case.
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05-07-2002, 07:59 PM	#2
Homerclees Call me Homer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 5,029	pcAnywhere from Symantec!! Here's the link: http://www.symantec.com/pcanywhere/Consumer/ __________________ "Statistics can be used to prove anything...40% of people know that!!" -Homer J. Simpson
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05-07-2002, 08:01 PM	#3
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,397	PC Anywhere will do the job, but perhaps it is a little overkill. You can just run an FTP server on you system. It is fairly easy to setup. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-07-2002, 08:03 PM	#4
PeterGriffin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 166	How do I set up an FTP server on my machine? __________________ Specs: Asus P4B266 MB, P4 1.8 ghz Northwood, 512k Crucial DDR, Maxtor 40 gig 7,200 rpm HDD, Sony 56x CD-ROM, Lite-On 52x24x52 CD-RW, Lite-On 16x DVD, Sony FDD, ATI Radeon 7000 Video Card, Sound Blaster PCI 16, D-Link NIC, Antec 400 watt PSU and Nikao Noblesse Case.
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05-07-2002, 09:07 PM	#5
darkwish I need a job. Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 677	How about VNC? It allows your to see your own desktop from a remote location, control the mouse...basically almost like you're on the computer. Oh, and it's free http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/
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05-07-2002, 09:56 PM	#6
jks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Rock Posts: 152	pcAnywhere is the one I use to access my father's computer which is on the other side of the Country. It's got him out of a jam a few times. Great program, I have been using it for years now. __________________ C2D E6400 @ 3200 \| Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP (BIOS v0910) \| Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Heatsink & Fan \| 2GB Team Xtreem PC2-6400 (2x1GB @ 4-4-4-8) \| ATI Radeon X1950 XTX \| Antec P180B With Phantom 500 \| Western Digital Raptor 150GB (16MB Cache)
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05-07-2002, 10:14 PM	#7
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,397	You can download a freeware FTP server from http://www.tucows.com WarFTP Daemon is one of the best that are free. You can check them out here: http://www.warftp.org/ __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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05-24-2002, 06:10 PM	#8
Celeron933 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 11	Remote Anything is a very nice Small enough to fit on a floppy, works great. http://www.twd-industries.com/ __________________ Celeron933
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05-25-2002, 02:42 AM	#9
pointreyes The race for quality has no finish line- so technically, it's more like a death march. Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 18,159	I convinced my employer to allow me to use Windows XP Pro at work. I have Windows XP Pro at home. XP Pro already has remote desktop. However, since you have Windows 2000 on your home computer, you might want to try terminal services. Warning: if you use an ati video card with a TV tuner-kiss the tuner goodbye-terminal services kills the tuner.
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