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You can use
file download and upload facility to transfer files easily and quickly, which is handy for grabbing files and performing installations. You can even chat with
person on
monitor in a separate window (I've never done this but saw it in
documentation).
PcAnywhere works whether or not
machine is logged in, and it works very well on Windows NT, 2000 and XP (and I assume at least
more advanced Windows 9x operating systems). You have some special buttons to issue
CONTROL-ALT-DELETE sequence when necessary, and you can even reboot or shutdown
machine if desired.
Another feature that works very well is
many security options. You can tighten down
program (and it's very powerful so you probably want to restrict it very well) as much as you want, and you have
choice of several different encryption schemes and security models. Choose what fits your requirements best.
On
downside, PcAnywhere does use a few resources, and when it is active (used remotely)
user may very well notice a slowdown. The older versions were a little unstable, but since version 9 we have noticed no problems of any kind with
program. One caution: PcAnywhere must be made very secure as it truly gives someone control over a system. Choose your security well and be sure it is enforced.
I could go on for hours about
usefulness of this program in
corporate environment. It has so many useful features that it really boggles
mind. I would highly recommend it if you have a need for remote control.
