gnuttung
Mar 21 2007, 02:04 AM
Is there a way to remote MAC from win just like window's remote desktop ?
bxsci(macuser)
Mar 21 2007, 02:31 AM
its called VNC - remote desktop is just what M$ calls their VNC server and client
errandwolfe
Mar 21 2007, 11:06 AM
There is also Timbuktu from Netopia if you want more PCAnywhere like functionality.
kocoman
Apr 10 2007, 05:20 AM
I keep getting "unknown message type" and disconnect with VNC in Windows
Adrian Fogge
Apr 10 2007, 03:18 PM
First off, do you have Apple Remote Desktop enabled in your System Preferences -> Sharing menu?
As well, have you checked the "VNC viewers may control screen with password:" box and entered one?
If you have not done those, the VNC server in OS X will expect a username/password combo before initiating the connection (specified from your Users List up top) and that can only be done through ARD.
kocoman
Apr 11 2007, 02:55 AM
So do I need to create another user? There is no option (in the Vncviewer for Windows) to specify the username. Is there some tutorial about it?
Adrian Fogge
Apr 11 2007, 04:19 AM
No, you do not need to create a new user.
The User settings in System Preferences mean that "someone is only able to connect via VNC to your computer when that user is logged in if they have a valid Screen Control password."
In the big scheme of things, it really only applies to when you are using Apple's Remote Desktop Application.
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