[carterx]

I have looked around on the net and the discussions and I can’t seem to find a clear document that explains how this is done.

I have found topics and sites that say that ARD 3 will work with VNC to take control of a Windows PC, but never explains how this is accomplished.

I found that Real VNC is stated to be the working app for use with ARD 3 but can not seem to get the desktop setup right or maybe ARD 3 working with VNC.

A simple how to or explanation of this would be great.

Thanks,
Carter

[FireWire]

I found the procedure in the built-in help from the Remote Desktop application. Just go to the Help menu and select Remote Desktop Help (Command-?). Then you can search for "VNC servers" and select "Controlling VNC Servers" from the search result. It basically works the same way as with a Mac, but you have to add the computer manually in the list of available servers (the link to do this is in the help document).

[carterx]

Originally Posted by FireWire 

I found the procedure in the built-in help from the Remote Desktop application. Just go to the Help menu and select Remote Desktop Help (Command-?). Then you can search for "VNC servers" and select "Controlling VNC Servers" from the search result. It basically works the same way as with a Mac, but you have to add the computer manually in the list of available servers (the link to do this is in the help document).

Ahah, didn't even think about checking the help option. This works for me now.
For anyone else looking around, here are the steps:

The basic steps are:
1. Install VNC Server software on the client computer (for example, a PC, or a Linux computer).
2. Assign a VNC password on the client computer.
3. Make sure the client's firewall has the VNC port open (TCP 5900).
4. Make sure "Encrypt all network data" is not selected in the Security section of the Remote Desktop Preferences.
5. Add the computer to the Remote Desktop's All Computers list using the client's IP address.
6. Put the client computer's VNC password in the Remote Desktop authentication box.
There is no user name for a VNC server, just a password.

[Wiskedjak]

I'd use CoRD or Microsoft's Remote Desktop Client to remote control a Windows box, if the Windows version is 2000, Pro or Business. CoRD and RDC allow you not have to install VNC on the computer you wish to control and yield a faster connection than VNC, though it will only work with 2000, Pro or Business versions.

[carterx]

Originally Posted by Wiskedjak 

I'd use CoRD or Microsoft's Remote Desktop Client to remote control a Windows box, if the Windows version is 2000, Pro or Business. CoRD and RDC allow you not have to install VNC on the computer you wish to control and yield a faster connection than VNC, though it will only work with 2000, Pro or Business versions.

I use Cords and MS remote desktop as well. Just wanted to see if there would be advantages of using Apple RD. After trying it, ya, will stick to the other programs.

[besson3c]

You can use RDP on Windows XP too, it's not limited to Windows 2000.. Maybe you were thinking of Terminal Services?

[Wiskedjak]

Originally Posted by besson3c 

You can use RDP on Windows XP too, it's not limited to Windows 2000.. Maybe you were thinking of Terminal Services?

I was referring to XP Pro when I said Pro. RDC won't work on XP Home (to my knowledge)