goose491 0 #1 September 25, 2003 Helo all, Any computer super-savies out there that can tell me what this little Icon is on my Taskbar today? Remote Control Host... Does that mean someone else could be logged onto my work computer? My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #2 September 25, 2003 Often times Network admins will use Remote Control Hosting to fix problems that were reported and do other miscellaneous stuff, so yes, a network admin can log onto your computer and control it remotely. No one else can though...unless they hack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #3 September 25, 2003 It sounds like a PC Anywhere or VNC type host service. With those someone can connect to your machine and run your desktop, transfer files and such. THere should be a right click option to end /disable/ close. _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #4 September 25, 2003 Just remember that is very possible that the Admin can see exactly what you see on your monitor. I use a product called Proxy by Funk Software to maintain and monitor all of the computers on my network. At any time I can connect remotly to any of the computers on my network and watch what is going and take control if necessary. I have it setup so that there is no indication that I am connected. It works great. There is very little hesitation on the remote computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #5 September 25, 2003 Right, that's what I figured. I noticed it this morning on my work computer and was wondering if someone was checking up on me... HELO! to anyone that might be Perhaps I should logg off DZ.com for now. Thanks all My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #6 September 25, 2003 Have you tried Dameware? used it recently for the first time, loved the fact that you don't have to install the client whilst being at the remote PC, you can push it out from from your desk. Sweet, but I am going to get fatter. "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 September 25, 2003 QuoteI have it setup so that there is no indication that I am connected. Might want to check into the legalities of that. If you don't notify the employees in writing that you have that ability, you could get in some shit. Even then, it's probably safer to always provide notification on their screen, or better yet, require their permission, before you can connect. Plus that's a little protection against someone hacking your password and using the remote software to connect to other pcs on your network. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #8 September 25, 2003 Dameware huh I will have to check that out. That could be useful. I haven't heard of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #9 September 25, 2003 QuoteOften times Network admins will use Remote Control Hosting to fix problems that were reported and do other miscellaneous stuff, so yes, a network admin can log onto your computer and control it remotely. No one else can though...unless they hack. Perhaps they are fixing some internet problems I was experiencing earlier on in the week? They said they'd have to send me a new patch but gave me LAN settings to enter manually. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 September 25, 2003 QuoteHave you tried Dameware? That's what I use. It's really good when I connect from home over VPN and need to work with a machine. Set it up to install itself when you try to connect and then disable itself when you disconnect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #11 September 25, 2003 hmm This company has been using it that way for quite awhile. I have always considered computers to be just a tool and should not be used as if it were a personal computer and that anything that anyone put on it is by default company property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 September 25, 2003 QuoteThis company has been using it that way for quite awhile. I have always considered computers to be just a tool and should not be used as if it were a personal computer and that anything that anyone put on it is by default company property. Yeah, you would think so, but courts have ruled differently. Invasion of privacy and all that. That's why I have an acceptable use policy that everyone signs yearly, and have that same policy posted on the intranet in the company handbook. And, don't ever touch anyone's computer either directly or remotely without getting their express permission first. It's not only courteous, it could keep you out of court. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #13 September 25, 2003 The company that I work for was just recently bought out by a much larger Corp. and they required everyone to sign agreements. I will have to read through it again. I do remember that they had very tough restrictions on computer usage. ie all software has to be approved by Corp. office and can only be installed by the Admin. in charge. I will have to check and see if there is anything regarding remote connection by Admin. Everyone in the company has gotten very used to me connecting and fixing what ever their problem was. It is vary rare that I will connect with out them knowing in advance. I don't have any interest in spying on people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #14 September 25, 2003 I thought you were going to ask who the host of Remote Control was.... it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
