In reply to a post by 4M2:

So an unattended remote machine that required a log-on after a restart would still be inaccessible locally. Or are you saying that TeamViewer Full Version would log-on and load Windows on the unattended remote machine automatically if such settings were made in the Options menu?

If the full version of Teamviewer is set up in both and the remote computer is set up as a "partner" with TeamViewer to start up with Windows, yes you can log on to the remote computer from your computer. You can even copy and paste from one pc to the other. I recommend you watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J0xlqMqh38&feature=p...

But as mentioned in other posts above, the remote pc has to be powered on! What teamViewer cannot, obviously do, is physically turn on a pc.

And yes, the uni should have an ICT department who can assist students with their pcs', at least the uni my daughter is enrolled have been helpful in this department.

In reply to a post by scopio:

If the full version of Teamviewer is set up in both and the remote computer is set up as a "partner" with TeamViewer to start up with Windows, yes you can log on to the remote computer from your computer. You can even copy and paste from one pc to the other...

But as mentioned in other posts above, the remote pc has to be powered on! What teamViewer cannot, obviously do, is physically turn on a pc.

So after a restart if using the TeamViewer Full Version on an unattended remote pc one can log-on to that pc from a local pc and that would require both a predefined unchanging password and "Start TeamViewer with Windows" being selected on the remote pc - sounds good

In reply to a post by scopio:

So after a restart if using the TeamViewer Full Version on an unattended remote pc one can log-on to that pc from a local pc and that would require both a predefined unchanging password and "Start TeamViewer with Windows" being selected on the remote pc - sounds good

Absolutely correct.

In reply to a post by scopio:

In reply to a post by scopio:

So after a restart if using the TeamViewer Full Version on an unattended remote pc one can log-on to that pc from a local pc and that would require both a predefined unchanging password and "Start TeamViewer with Windows" being selected on the remote pc - sounds good

Absolutely correct.

That's really handy because restarting a remote unattended machine has always be a problem for me using Windows Remote Assistance/Live Messenger both in terms of re-establishing the internet link to the remote machine and the potential difficulty with a log-on - of course a Windows log-on can be disabled for the duration of a remote assist if need be and that can be done from a local machine.

In reply to a post by scopio:

Windows log-on can be disabled for the duration of a remote assist if need be and that can be done from a local machine.

Once a link is established with the remote machine you have complete control of it, except for the physical input of, for example inserting a CD/DVD into the drive or connecting a printer cable etc.
The other advantage is that you can communicate with the person at the remote machine via the inbuilt audio and video panel just like if you were on Skype.

In reply to a post by scopio:

"Start TeamViewer with Windows" being selected on the remote pc - sounds good

To clarifty this point the manual states;
" Remote reboot
Log off: Logs the current Windows user account off at the remote computer. You can now log back into any Windows user account.
Reboot: Restarts the remote computer.
Note: As soon as the remote computer has been restarted, a dialog box will be automatically displayed. You can then re-establish the TeamViewer connection.
Reboot in safemode: Restarts the remote computer in safe mode with network drivers."

In reply to a post by scopio:

In reply to a post by scopio:

"Start TeamViewer with Windows" being selected on the remote pc - sounds good

To clarifty this point the manual states;
" Remote reboot
Log off: Logs the current Windows user account off at the remote computer. You can now log back into any Windows user account.
Reboot: Restarts the remote computer.
Note: As soon as the remote computer has been restarted, a dialog box will be automatically displayed. You can then re-establish the TeamViewer connection.
Reboot in safemode: Restarts the remote computer in safe mode with network drivers."

That's good since working on a remote unattended pc can often involve a restart, e.g. re-installation of programs, Windows updates, malware disinfection, etc. etc. Restarting a remote unattended modem/router would also be feasible from the GUI also I guess, although obviously one would not want to risk disabling the remote pc�s network adaptor if working on any internet connection problems.

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it

Edited by 4M2 (Thu 13-Sep-12 13:01:47)

Teamviewer I've not used, but have found the free version of Logmein to be very good.

One other thing I would suggest - BACKUPS!

Sign up for Dropbox and make sure it gets used, otherwise sooner or later you will hear the cries of anguish when month's worth of work gets lost.

In reply to a post by scopio:

Restarting a remote unattended modem/router would also be feasible from the GUI also I guess, although obviously one would not want to risk disabling the remote pc�s network adaptor if working on any internet connection problems.

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it

As with any remote assistance application, doing anything that would totally disconnect the remote computer from the internet would result in the connection between local and remote computers to cease! Not worth taking the risk!!

Can files also be transferred between the local and remote pc's if using TeamViewer or would one have to use ftp or another 3rd party file storage facility?

Edited by 4M2 (Thu 13-Sep-12 13:36:56)