Remote access...

[ummmm]

How do you give someone remote access to your computer?

[sunny-dave]

... very cautiously indeed?

Use something like PcAnywhere :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PcAnywhere

[ummmm]

Yes Dave...very cautiously :-)

Thanks x

[chelle7272]

Our IT guys (for where I work) recommended using logmein rather than pc anywhere.
We've used it for about 18 months now with no problems.

[kgmrush]

teamviewer is very good, and it's free.

http://www.teamviewer.../index.aspx?cdsplit=D

[rojash]

I support customers all over the world using logmein.
There are paid and free options.

https://secure.logmein.com/UK/

[ummmm]

Thank you all. I will pass it on :-) x

[vivandorron]

Pass it on.!? To whom.?... I would just 'pass it over' if it involves your computer..... Perhaps I am being cynical. :-)

Ron.

[craft1948]

There's nothing wrong with remote access if done properly Ron.............I've had some invaluable help from various people via this method.

[vivandorron]

Hi craft....Everyone to their own...I think is the saying.

I feel happy to keep my computer free of intrusions and, as regards help and advice, I have e/mail connections whereby friends can discuss matters with me and offer advice; but best of all, AB is always available to me.

Ron.

[ChuckFickens]

I often use remote access to work on remote machines, if it's a regular thing I'd use logmein, if it's just a one off then teamviewer.

[ummmm]

The PC isn't used for anything personal. It's mainly used by the kids. Because it's used by the kids it's full of crap.