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To connect your UltraVNC Server computers you also need the UltraVNC Viewer included in the initial installation. But before you run this program on the computer that’s doing the connecting, you’ll want to double-click the Hamachi icon in the Windows toolbar and connect to your private network. You’ll now see why installing Hamachi is a good idea: Look at the window and copy the IP address of the machine you’re connecting to into the UltraVNC Viewer window.
And that’s it! It’s the easiest way to figure out a machine’s IP address without physically being at that machine or establishing a static IP.
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| You can quick-set your connection-specific encoding and coloration options on the tiny viewer, but the Options menu offers you far more control over your network session. |
Now that you’ve connected to your faraway machine, you might very well be staring at an image of your desktop with scroll bars attached to the sides of the window. It’s an annoying way to manipulate your host machine, so here’s how to change it—and a raft of other options.
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| The specific encoding techniques are complicated. Your best bet is to run through the list to see which gives you the best performance on your connection. |
At the top of the UltraVNC Viewer window is a series of icons. Select the one that looks like Earth with a gear over it; it should be third from the left. Clicking the icon pulls up the options for the UltraVNC Viewer client. The program is initially set to replicate a 100-percent duplicate of your desktop, which can lead to the scroll bars on your window. Crank this value down by selecting a different percentage for Viewer Scale and you’ll be able to fit your remote desktop on your current display.
UltraVNC is set to automatically select the remote image’s encoding settings, but you can manually adjust the options for greater control and speed. If your mouse response time is slow, select the option for the remote server to deal with the mouse cursor or disable the cursor image entirely.
If your connection is pokey, first try selecting different compression algorithms to find one that best fits your needs for quality and speed. To maximize the latter, nix the colors—pull up your remote computer in grayscale if you have to, as it’ll reduce the amount of bandwidth required to transfer the desktop image from your remote box to you.
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GregardSoumadi
June 21, 2010 at 1:28pm
These tools are becoming very popular as of late. I am actually seeing the commercials on tv pretty regularly. I always use Proxy Networks for my PC remote access needs, and I am very happy with them. It's great that more peopel are finding out about these, because I know how valuable they can be. I think there were just some awareness issues with them in the past, but those seem to be going by the wayside.
Rog 1976
December 16, 2009 at 1:52pm
Great post on networks! I know there are many Remote Conrtol Software
choices out there, including Proxy Networks, TechInLine and CrossLoop,
all of which have versions which are free with multiple security
layers, user-friendly interfaces, and are lightweight on hard drives.
Many are super simple to set up, and some, like Proxy, don't require
installation. Others include a mobile component, which isn't good for
day-to-day work (lots of scrolling), but can be a lifesaver in a pinch.
The good thing about them is that there are a lot of choices (also
check out Hamanchi and LogMeIn) that you gave use for free and try them
out.
PhoneyVirus
September 04, 2009 at 7:29pm
I love this for my own private network never try it out side of my Network.
lrdnitecon
March 26, 2008 at 10:34am
I would suggest using a program called logmein.com. It is 100% free and you can access your computer from any other computer as long as both have a connection and are on. It will traverse any firewall in place. This program is great if you want to use your computer for anything except transferring files. If you want to do that then just pay the small monthly fee and away you go. Its all done over the web on a secure connection. Where I work there are strict user settings and a tight firewall. I can get connected and work on my home computer at work with ease. I would suggest checking it out. nothing to lose.
bucanoles
February 12, 2008 at 9:49am
I am trying to remote from a Vista PC to a XP Pro PC. I followed the directions and it says Failed to connect. Any ideas?
Anagard Vorn
February 16, 2008 at 5:20pm
It took me over an hour to get it to work on my vista machine and when i tried to install it on my xp machine it wouldn't work. It kept saying something about "renaming the local area connection to hamachi" but when i did it didn't do anything. I wanna be able to use this nice setup so when my family and friends call me about their pc problems all I have to do is put this on their machines and work on them from home.
Ur7MByh
January 26, 2008 at 7:34pm
Is there any way to get sound over this?
Im currently trying to get reomte desktop to work with my new router because before i had it running with sound and now i cant even get it to run. with this though it was really easy and works, but being a musician sound is important. is there anyway to listen to programs like itunes cause that would cement this as a must have solution for me.
jakester
January 25, 2008 at 10:33pm
It seems that the router at my workplace is configured to reject this incoming connection request from home. Using UltraVNC, just as a connection appeared to be made, the message "Your connection has been rejected" appears or all related windows simply disappear. I tried TightVNC and a similar thing happens where either I get the 'rejected' message, or "Connection closed". I used to work where I had access to the company router and used port-forwarding with XP's RDC. I'm now at a new job where I'm not a part of the IT group and have no access to the router. Is it not possible for me to make this connection without adjusting the router?
