RE: Just Showing the Desktop

2004-09-28 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Matthias, All you need is a simple batch program installer that extracts on your clients computer, installs vncviewer, then connects to your desktop. No need to buy anything, you just need Winzip and some DOS .BAT file. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

RE: Changing the port number in code

2005-05-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Wez, I found an error there. The graphic does not show two colons as the caption indicates. It should be myhost.mydomain.com::3559 shouldn't it? Regards, Arthur -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Weatherall Sent: May 6, 2005 6:58 A

SelectObject to CompatibleDC failed: The operation completed successfully.

2005-05-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
I found some reference to this problem on the list, but no real solution, other than reboot. In one message, around October 2004, Wez indicated that there may be a resolution to this problem on the way. Any headway on this? In my environment, I sometimes use RDP and I sometimes use VNC. Is the

RE: SelectObject to CompatibleDC failed: The operation completed successfully.

2005-05-11 Thread Arthur Simpatico
I'll give that a shot, thanks. Is this effectively the same as logging off though? _ From: B. Scott Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 11, 2005 12:00 AM To: Arthur Simpatico Cc: vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: Re: SelectObject to CompatibleDC failed: The operation comp

RE: Work simultaneously on both computers

2005-06-08 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Pedro, VNC will definitely not let you run two programs at the same time. Terminal Server, if run on a Win 2000 Server will let you have more than one person logged on to the same computer in two different consoles. AFAIK, this won't work on Win XP. If you want to run one instance of this progr

RE: Please help! Getting through a firewall, router with Real VNC and other issues

2005-06-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Mike, 1. If it's possible to have the client initiate the connection, look into VNC viewer's -listen mode with the server making the outbound connection, not you "dialling in". Also eliminates the problem of client's having static IP's, since it doesn't matter so long as yours resolves. 2. Becau

RE: Can't connect to server outside network

2005-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Did you forward the port to the proper internal IP? It sounds like you have a router installed, so I assume you assigned a static internal IP to your computer (the one you wish to remote control). Some more info would help us help you. I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messages. You can too! O

RE: Can't connect to server outside network

2005-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
--Original Message- From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:06 PM To: Arthur Simpatico Subject: Re: Can't connect to server outside network Yes. My ip is 192.168.0.2 i forwarded all the ports to 192.168.0.2 im using my outside ip address obtained from www

RE: Can't connect to server outside network

2005-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 5:02 PM To: Arthur Simpatico Subject: Re: Can't connect to server outside network I'm using a netgear rp614v2 ----- Original Message - From:

RE: Subject: unable to connect to host after latest MS Security

2005-08-19 Thread Arthur Simpatico
James I think you're absolutely right. The only updates that are 'mandatory' if you choose to allow Automatic Updates are the Critical Updates. MS Antispyware doesn't fall into that category, but the Malicious Software Removal Tool does. I can't see how that tool would affect anything since it'

RE: Go to MYVNC & VNC setup

2005-08-31 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Mike, Sounds to me like the firewall is set up okay since gotomyvnc.com is getting a reply from your server. Double check that you're trying to connect to the correct IP from the client side. Did you set up a dynamic dns service? Arthur I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messages. You can too

RE: Go to MYVNC & VNC setup

2005-08-31 Thread Arthur Simpatico
gust 31, 2005 11:29 AM To: 'Arthur Simpatico' Subject: RE: Go to MYVNC & VNC setup How would I determine if I had the correct IP. I'm attempting to connect to the modems IP not the machines IP which, if I understand is the correct thing to do. How do I set up a dynamic dns serv

RE: Go to MYVNC & VNC setup

2005-08-31 Thread Arthur Simpatico
ou can too! One month FREE spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: Mike Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:10 PM To: 'Arthur Simpatico'; vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: RE: Go to MYVNC &

RE: What is a "VNC Mirror Driver"?

2005-09-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
James, I guess this begs the question: Why does it seem like this was being developed on the spinoff VNC solutions **years** before it was thought of for the original? It just seems like a gimme, in terms of inclusion in a feature set. Regards, Arthur I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messag

RE: Vnc Server...

2005-09-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Binny, This is in a LAN or over the internet? I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messages. You can too! One month FREE spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Binny J

RE: Vnc Server...

2005-09-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
http://www.cloudmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Binny John Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:52 AM To: Arthur Simpatico; vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: Re: Vnc Server... On a Lan.. - Original Message -

RE: Sign on problem

2005-09-12 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Travis, Make sure you are running VNC as a service. You don't mention what version you're using, but the more recent ones do this very easily. Regards, Arthur I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messages. You can too! One month FREE spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/safetyb

RE: Sign on problem

2005-09-12 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Travis, Hrm...it seems as though your VNC server is properly installed as a service. I would try a later version of the software. The fact that your connection doesn't go through until the telnet session is initiated tells me that something's fishy. Let us know if even just the later version of

RE: Sign on problem

2005-09-13 Thread Arthur Simpatico
udmark.com/safetybarsig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Anderegg - MSN Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:03 PM To: Arthur Simpatico; 'John Aldrich'; vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: RE: Sign on problem I up

RE: running VNC through Batch file

2005-09-14 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Charuta, I don't think you can use VNC to do this. You could use VNC to view whats going on, but as far as passing commands into the vnc seesion, it's not as easy. I would look into the "schtasks" DOS command. I have used this technique with lots of success in the past. Regards, Arthur I've

RE: What on Earth is Session Zero?

2005-11-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Or look into whether or not your router can do Static DHCP assignments, but you definitely want a set IP and not a dynamic IP assigned by a DHCP server. Here's what I do. I assign static IP's on both sides on the connection. I port forward 5900 on BOTH routers to the appropriate IP's on both sid

RE: RealVNC questions about ports and display number

2005-11-03 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Dragos, I have used Dlink and Linksys wireless routers without any problems for years with VNC over the wireless connection. It must be something in your setup. More specifically, right now I am using a Linksys WRT54G with no issues. Regards, Arthur I've stopped 83,729 spam and fraud messages

RE: RealVNC questions about ports and display number

2005-11-03 Thread Arthur Simpatico
That's a very good point to bring up. I use static IP assignments for my wireless connection as well as the wired, since my router firmware allows for static IP assignments based on the MAC address. Without 'steady' IP addresses, you will have problems with VNC'ing IN to that computer without a d

RE: RealVNC questions about ports and display number

2005-11-04 Thread Arthur Simpatico
-- From: James Weatherall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 10:57 AM To: 'evets dranem'; 'Arthur Simpatico'; vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: RE: RealVNC questions about ports and display number > I too have used VNC Over wireless > but it _ONLY_ works

RE: RealVNC questions about ports and display number

2005-11-04 Thread Arthur Simpatico
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of evets dranem Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 3:41 PM To: vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: Re: RealVNC questions about ports and display number Arthur Simpatico wrote: >I agree. I have about a dozen ports forwarded to my laptop over the >

RE: How does it work?

2005-11-21 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Well, It's just as though you are in front of the computer that you're connecting too. That's to say, if you are working on files on the server, then yes, it really is that easy. Now if you want to move files from your client (i.e. from home) to the server then that's a different story. I've s

RE: Welcome to the "VNC-List" mailing list

2006-01-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Jay, Oh my goodness...Welcome to the internet. Try starting from here: http://www.realvnc.com/support-free.html http://www.realvnc.com/gettingstarted.html It's not a great idea to post your personal info in a public forum, by the way. Let us know when one of us can help with a specific questio

VNC Server Properties font size problem

2006-01-17 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Hello All, I've searched through the list looking for an answer to this strange problem I'm having on a new installation. I've installed and used VNC of the past years on dozens of computers so I'm familiar with all the regular issues that can come up. This particular computer is using WinXP an

RE: VNC Server Properties font size problem

2006-01-18 Thread Arthur Simpatico
lto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Arthur Simpatico Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:54 PM To: vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: VNC Server Properties font size problem Hello All, I've searched through the list looking for an answer to this strange problem I'm having on a new installation.

RE: Tunneling VNC

2006-01-25 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Wez, I see this solution as a way to encrypt the tunnel with very little configuration, avoid the use of dynamic DNS servers AND allow for an easy method to do file transfers. You mention that this can possibly be not as easy as it seems. Have you got any experience with Hamachi in particular o

RE: Can't connect using DynDNS

2006-02-07 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Michael, A dynamic DNS address merely coverts the dns name into an IP address. For example, arthursvnc.dyndns.org translating into 123.1.2.3. If you can't successfully ping your dynamic dns name, then your router has ping filtering turned on (in recent Linksys routers, it's called "Block Anonymo

RE: Netiquette request to all

2006-02-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Why is this so hard to read??? I for one appreciate John's contributions in whatever format they are. From my standpoint, you guys are just a bunch of ingrates or worse yet, techno-snobs. I, for one, find it easier to read just a quick reply rather than scrolling through a lengthy email to find

RE: Can we "ignore" the actions on a server touchscreen?

2006-02-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Julie, I'm not sure since this is a list for RealVNC and not TightVNC. I've never used TightVNC myself, but in RealVNC there is an option in the viewer (hit F8 to pull up a menu) to selectively accept mouse/keyboard movements from the server. It's very possible that disabling all inputs on the

RE: Netiquette request to all

2006-02-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Jaroslaw, This has also been discussed ad infinitum here. What I do is use 'Reply to All" instead of 'Reply' and delete the poster's email addy...that's much faster. Regards, Arthur I've stopped 49,097 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam an

RE: Wrapping or Disguising VNC Data to Look Like HTTP

2006-02-20 Thread Arthur Simpatico
You're not talking about Hamachi are you? http://www.hamachi.cc/ It might be worth a shot. I've stopped 49,854 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/sig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From:

RE: Failed

2006-02-28 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Well, it's not a good idea to list his IP address in public, so I've taken it out of here. Please explain what your friend wishes to accomplish so that we can better help you. You haven't provided enough information to direct you. Regards, Arthur -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECT

Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP

2006-03-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Hi everyone. I've been using a reverse connection type of setup for my clients for the past two years now. My client will run the server and it's configured to automatically do a reverse connection to my IP where I'm running the viewer in -listen mode. This has worked fine for quite a while no

RE: Router Settings

2006-03-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Bill, Very nice job in the explanation of what you've already tried. I really wish everyone was as thorough as you were in their first email. I can't see anything wrong with what you've done. In fact, you've even tested to make sure that your VNC servers are accessible from outside of your rout

RE: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP

2006-03-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
> -Original Message- > From: 77 D'~x 77 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 3:40 PM > To: Arthur Simpatico > Subject: Re: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP > > > Can anyone think of a solution to my predicament? > > I

RE: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP

2006-03-03 Thread Arthur Simpatico
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry Westrick > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 3:43 AM > To: vnc-list@realvnc.com > Subject: Re: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP > > On Thursday 02 March 2006 22.05

RE: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP

2006-03-03 Thread Arthur Simpatico
> -Original Message- > From: John Aldrich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 10:12 AM > To: 'Arthur Simpatico'; 'Jerry Westrick'; vnc-list@realvnc.com > Subject: RE: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP > > Arthur Simpat

RE: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP

2006-03-03 Thread Arthur Simpatico
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott C. Best > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:08 PM > To: vnc-list@realvnc.com > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Reverse connection trouble thanks to ISP > > Arthur: > > Heya. I think Jer

RE: Server license key is missing, invalid or has expired

2006-04-22 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Brian, No the Free Edition is free. :) Regards, Arthur I've stopped 56,551 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/sig/?rc=f9r9z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: On "netiquette" [was: Indented replys]

2006-05-02 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Paul, After being a long-time reader and occasional poster to this list, I'll tell you it's the second most common thing talked about around here...next to router forwarding lessons. Well, ok maybe it's not #2, but the complaints come around at least every couple of months anyways. Cheers! Arth

RE: View the client's desktop on the server

2006-05-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Cristiano, You may have seen this, but not with 'standard' VNC. I'd suggest you look at echovnc.com if you want something that is only activated when your clients want your help. Cheers. I've stopped 58,897 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spa

RE: Newbie question

2006-05-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Richard, This is a MUCH asked question here. Try starting here http://www.realvnc.com/faq.html since all of your questions can be answered there. Cheers I've stopped 58,942 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at http://w

RE: Logging In

2006-05-08 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Please take a look at the FAQ and in particular, look for "port forwarding". http://www.realvnc.com/faq.html I've stopped 59,247 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/sig/?rc=f9r9z -Original

RE: VNC through VOIP box

2006-06-17 Thread Arthur Simpatico
James, If your VOIP adapter is assigning an internal IP to your computer, then it's also a router. If that's the case, there must be a web control panel of some sort for the adapter. DMZ is not important, but port forwarding is. You will need to find out how to access the web control panel of th

RE: VNC through VOIP box

2006-06-20 Thread Arthur Simpatico
o:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James C. Barr Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 6:27 PM To: Arthur Simpatico Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; vnc-list@realvnc.com Subject: RE: VNC through VOIP box I found the port mapping section of my router and have configured it to forward port 5900 to the IP address of my PC. I

RE: Login to VNC server as non-administrator user

2006-06-22 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Leon, VNC is installed as a 'window' to the user's desktop. You can logon in any capacity. The program must be installed with administrative rights though since it needs to install a service, if I remember correctly. Cheers. Arthur I've stopped 67,636 spam a

RE: Controlling A Machine Inside A Firewall From Outside...

2006-07-25 Thread Arthur Simpatico
You wouldn't believe how many times it comes up. Read the FAQ. It's all there. http://www.realvnc.com/faq.html#firewall and http://www.realvnc.com/support/portforward.html Cheers. I've stopped 73,265 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam an

RE: complicated VNC connection

2006-09-11 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Not complicated at all. I'm supposing you are controlling the computer that's NOT at the university right? If so, that's the client. The other PC will be running the server. Take a look here to start your learning: http://www.realvnc.com/faq.html#internet If you still have any specific questio

RE: complicated VNC connection

2006-09-12 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Jason, Logmein works with Mac?? Fgogdan, I believe you've got the right idea about setting up internet access on your iBook. I'm quite sure there's more than one VNC viewer application for the Mac. That part of it is the least of your worries. You need to configure the server machine properl

RE: complicated VNC connection

2006-09-12 Thread Arthur Simpatico
If we were talking about PC to PC then I would suggest EchoServer which is fully encrypted end-to-end. I really don't know many solutions for Macs unfortunately. I've stopped 81,843 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at

RE: [Bulk] No password dialog with RealVNC 4.1.2

2007-02-06 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Justin, Ports need to be properly forwarded as well as being opened. Look here: http://www.realvnc.com/support/portforward.html Cheers I've stopped 96,945 spam and fraud messages. You can too! Free trial of spam and fraud protection at http://www.cloudmark.com

RE: WinVNC One-Click Start?

2004-08-09 Thread Arthur Simpatico
I've been looking for something similar myself. I took a look at your suggestion Mike and it seems like the OS that the client is running is rather limited. It only works on Win2K and XP Pro (basically NT-based OS's) so that leaves out XP Home, Win98, 98se and ME... When we're talking about remo

RE: Will realVNC alone work in dial-up connection

2004-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
If you can't ping one another, then one or both of you most likely have some kind of firewall blocking your port 5900. The method in which you connect to the internet will make no difference to vnc or any other TCP/IP-related program. You cannot, of course, initiate a connect at the other end wi

RE: Will realVNC alone work in dial-up connection

2004-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Very interestingI guess there's probably a good reason why it'd be hard to connect to the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Brown Sent: August 10, 2004 10:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Will realVNC alone work in dial-up connection

2004-08-10 Thread Arthur Simpatico
some setup issue for that or strict firewalling. Arthur -Original Message- From: James Weatherall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: August 10, 2004 11:30 AM To: 'Arthur Simpatico'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Will realVNC alone work in dial-up connection Ping has nothing to

RE: VNC will not work via dial-up, help please

2004-08-20 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Now that's a good one...what do they have a firewall for then? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Valis Keogh Sent: August 20, 2004 11:39 AM To: Ronald Saa; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: VNC will not work via dial-up, help please "I called M

Re: VNC will not work via dial-up Pt.2

2004-08-23 Thread Arthur Simpatico
hy do some people use port numbers after their IP address, such as 80.xxx.xxx.xxx:5900 Are these for clients on a web-server? Thanks again :) >>> "Arthur Simpatico" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 8/20/2004 8:28:48 PM >>> Ronald, being on dial-up or otherwise is irrelevant.

RE: Finding a Remote IP

2004-08-24 Thread Arthur Simpatico
Here's a good way. Take a look at www.dyndns.org. By learning how to set up a free dynamic DNS registry service, and installing a program that updates your dyndns entry, such as Direct Update www.directupdate.net, you can easily connect to YOURCOMPUTER.dyndns.org without worrying about IP address

SUGGESTION (was RE: Finding a Remote IP)

2004-08-24 Thread Arthur Simpatico
That is an excellent suggestion Kenton. I too find this VERY annoying. There must be a way to change the list so that it automatically changes the reply-to. It seems simple enough. I would like to contribute more, and I find having to remember to change the reply addy a silly extra. Wez? --