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Non-RDP remote desktop solution (for LAN - Windows Home Premium)

Non-RDP remote desktop solution (for LAN - Windows Home Premium)

I was too cheap to buy Windows 7 Pro and went with Windows Home Premium, so now I'm looking for a replacement for RDP (Remote Desktop). It's been a while since I've used VNC, but the performance was always pretty poor even on a LAN.

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Guest [Entry]

"TeamViewer not only works over the Internet but also over your local network:

You can use TeamViewer on your local
network over IP addresses or computer
names. By default this feature is
deactivated because software firewalls
may open an acceptance dialog when
TeamViewer listens is configured this
way.

To activate the LAN mode in TeamViewer:

In the menu click on extras and then on options.
On the general tab activate the checkbox 'Accept incoming LAN connections'

Other than that, TeamViewer requires no configuration.

TeamViewer is free for personal use, a portable version is available (doesn't have to be installed)."
Guest [Entry]

"No RDP in Windows 7? There's a hack for that. Usually lasts until the next Service Pack install.

I haven't used this one myself, but I've used the Vista one (from the same place, TheGreenButton.com forums) in the past to get the concurrent desktops on Vista Ultimate and it worked like a charm.

I'm not sure if the referenced version requires you to obtain your own RDPClip DLLs from Server 2008 or what, but it doesn't appear as such.

According to that thread there may be Audio issues with Home Premium, but there may also be a solution elsewhere in that currently 8-page long thread. :)

For $90 there's also DameWare Mini Remote Control, which works very well (considerably better than VNC in my opinion).

HTH."
Guest [Entry]

One solution that is not well advertised is Microsoft Live Mesh (www.mesh.com). You can get a group of PC's connected to it that you use most often, and easily connect to them. The remote desktop functionality seems a bit sluggish compared to RDP, but it's really easy to use (and allows you to share and synchronize folders & files between your group of PC's). Another plus, you don't have to open up any special firewall ports for RDP to work.
Guest [Entry]

"There is a pretty decent software which is cross platform that u can use if you are not happy with Teamviewer's quality and speed. It is ""MySpy"". I recommend it to you because it's quality is lot better than Teamviewer. Though it does not use VNC, speed is considerable fast. It is only 235 KB in size and is freeware.
Have a look at
www.myspylan.blogspot.com"
Guest [Entry]

"http://nomachine.com/

No machine is VERY fast compared to VNC. Don't be confused by their website. They have a free version!"