View screen of networked pc?

ednotdave

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to view the screen of another pc on my network? (Checking teenagers internet use!)

Thanks.

MoneyMachine_2

I'd like to know how to do this too - and I've been trying to access the webcam on my desktop upstairs from my laptop downstairs over the wireless network but cant seem to make it happen - an ideas???? I presumed it would be possible in the same way I access the printer upstairs but maybe not.

puno

its not possible to do this real time (as far as I know) but there is software you can install something like this

perfect key logger

this software logs every key pressed and takes snapshots of whats being viewed, every website address visited, messages typed in MSN and I think this program will also email you the log as well!

It hides in the background and the user is totally unaware of its presence

-TangleFoot-

Software such as Radmin will do it, but in most cases you'll have to pay for the privilege.

Tried Windows XP's Remote Desktop?

puno

xp's remote desktop will not allow you to "log in" in 2 places at the same time!

sra

I wonder if it would be possible to split the monitor cable from their computer - attaching one of the splits to the kids monitor and another to your?

splitters are available but what would the signal be like going through such a long cable? (which you would have to lay all over the place)

(just lateral thinking out loud)

puno

sra did you mean something like this

here

this will compensate for up to 600ft of cable!

wolfman

Remote Desktop only comes with Xp Pro I think, and if you login remotely, it logs the person using the machine out.

Try, VNC. I can't remember if it shows that someone is logged in remotely though to the local user, but you will be able to see the screen at the same time. It's free too.

If you just want to check the Intenet usage you can look in the History of the browser, although I imagine your teenager will already be cleaning that. Also, if you have a router, many router have logging functionality, such as logging all the web site requests. I know mine does, that might be worth looking into.

puno

There are lots of good ideas here but if you want simple I think perfect keylogger is ideal for this job, easy to setup, no extra equipment wiring required!

puno

just seen this

here

has a seven day free trial so might be worth ago

Paul_Varjak

What about "Remote Assistance" built into Windows XP? Go to 'Help and Support' for more info on the START menu.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/remoteassist/default.mspx