In reply to a post by 4M2:

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?

Yes absolutely, you can either use the in-built widget or just use drag and drop!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded...

In reply to a post by scopio:

In reply to a post by 4M2:

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?

Yes absolutely, you can either use the in-built widget or just use drag and drop!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded...

That's great - just like having the remote computer on the LAN, guess if running Win7 on both pc's then a HomeGroup or WorkGroup would have to be set up. File transfers can be trickey between Win7 and XP though with a WorkGroup set up - but perhaps TeamViewer overrides all that?

Edited by 4M2 (Thu 13-Sep-12 15:59:37)

Haven�t tried it between Windows 7 and XP, but I have tried it between 2 Windows 7 and Windows 8CP and the experience was like if I copy and paste on one and the same computer!

Thanks everyone.

Have set up Teamviewer and online backup, plus will set a backup to her space on the uni system, so hopefully will not have any, I've lost my essay etc calls. Had already set up password on laptop and have installed Prey, just in case.

In reply to a post by Mikey2:

Thanks everyone.

Have set up Teamviewer and online backup, plus will set a backup to her space on the uni system, so hopefully will not have any, I've lost my essay etc calls. Had already set up password on laptop and have installed Prey, just in case.

All very wise and peace of mind!

Post deleted by scopio
CORRECTION
Forget what I said about not starting TeamViewer with Windows! This was wrong!
TeamViewer MUST start with Windows otherwise the shortcut will not work and TeamViewer will require to be uninstalled and then reinstalled!
So do leave a tick in the Start TeamViewer with Windows in the Options General tab!
If you are not using TeamViewer to remote control a pc but just working on the local pc, you can EXIT TeamViewer temporary in the Notification area tray! If you then need to start TeamViewer you can do so from the shortcut or Start Menu!

Apologies for any confusion caused.

Edited by deleted (Sat 15-Sep-12 11:23:26)

I use it across three computers-

HP Pavilion tower - Vista

Acer Laptop - W7

Acer Netbook - XP

Another use is to give a larger screen and full keyboard to the Netbook (9 inch screen) by connecting the tower with its 19 inch screen and full keyboard.

In reply to a post by eckiedoo:

Another use is to give a larger screen and full keyboard to the Netbook (9 inch screen) by connecting the tower with its 19 inch screen and full keyboard.

That is an unintended advantage, but one that can be very uselful!
Thanks for the info.

Morning Scopio

Other "unintended" advantages are to access facilities on the two WiFi PCs that are not available on the HP tower, for one reason or another.

I can place one or t'other portable in different locations and use them to compare what other WiFi circuits are operating in the vicinity, using inSSIDer for example.

Similarly to make use of their built-in cameras to monitor items temporarily, the netbook particularly because of its relatively small size. There is distinct loss of quality; but ...

Slightly different is that I have some different software across all three, so I can access the appropriate one to make use of such software, assuming of course that the relevant PC is operating.

As you rightly point out, there are many advantages in being able to access a pc remotely on any given scenario.
The other advantages are that you can access your computer from your mobile devices too, such as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android and be able to remotely access Samsung smartphones and tablets with the appropriate software installed in the device.