Don’t Use Go To My PC
Don’t Use GoToMyPC…Until You Have Read This
Although I love GoToMyPC and use it every single day when I am travelling to connect to my home and work PC, there are a couple of things I wish I knew before I started using it!
In all fairness, I still would have ended up using GoToMyPC, every bit as much as I do today, but it’s not something the company or anybody points out to you.
1. You can connect to your home PC anytime 24/7 and use your computer just as if you were sitting in front of it! BUT, if the computer is turned off, or crashes, you are out of luck unless you have access to someone who can reboot it for you. GoToMYPC will not turn your computer on remotely as of this date.
2. While you are working on your home or work PC you can use every piece of software, every file or pictures on the computer you are connecting to. If you have sensitive material you are looking at, there is a function in your GoToMyPC Settings that will black out the screen on the PC you are connected to. Very important if the PC you are connecting to is at your office
Now you know, and my conscience is clear! If you aren’tcurrently a GoToMyPC user I have negotiated for you a free month, and $10 off at the link below.
Cheers,
Lee Raito
Tags: go to my pc, goto. mypc, gotomypc, gotomypc.com
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Hi Max,
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Comment by Eric on 4 July 2008:
you know there are many programs that are more powerful then GotoMyPC that are not a monthly fee, you buy it and it’s good forever. you just need to know how to forward a port on your router witch is very easy. can google it and figure that out.
Comment by leeraito on 4 July 2008:
Hi Eric,
Good point and yes there is…BUT (there is always a but isn’t there!!!)
A. Most people don’t know how to forward a port on their router, and even after Googling it may have a hard time.
B. Some people still don’t use or know what a router is…GASP!
C. GoToMyPC is already secure and eliminates the hassle of A & B.
Comment by Udo4Accept on 31 July 2008:
if there are programs more powerful and less costly than gotomypc, what are they? i’d like to know
Hi Vykyng, I have found 2 services that are less, but will not couxh for the security, reliability or ease of use. I’m sticking with GoToMYPC!
logemein.com & logonmypc.com
Hope that helps.
Lee
Comment by Bill Long on 15 August 2008:
I hav a couple of questions about gotomypc:
1. Will it run on Windows 98se and can I work in DOS using dBase III.
2. IN Windows XP can I use a VPN for download files from our host computer in another town.
3. Can I use FTP to transfer files to other computers.
Thank you, Bill
Comment by leeraito on 15 August 2008:
Hi Bill,
I can answer #1 right now, but will see if I can find out 2 and 3.
Essentially, you are using the remote computer as if you were sitting right in front of it so whatever programs run on that PC you can use.
Here are the requirements.
Host PC (the one you will access remotely)
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or newer
Recommended: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro
Internet Explorer® 5.0 or newer, Firefox® 1.0 or newer or Netscape® 7.0 or newer
“Always on” Internet connection (cable, ISDN, DSL or better)
Client Computer (the one you use to access the host PC)
Windows 95 or newer
Recommended: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro
Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer, Firefox 1.0 or newer or Netscape 7.0 or newer
Recommended: The download process is easier if Java™ is installed and the Web browser supports Java
Cheers,
Lee
Comment by leeraito on 17 August 2008:
OK Bill, here is what folks over at GoToMYPC say. Hope it helps!
1. GoToMyPC is only supported on windows 2000 or higher. As long as you leave the DOS window open and not full screen, it will work with GoToMyPC, however I must caution that we do not support it in this manner.
2. For access to your host PC and a VPN, you would need to enable split tunneling.
3. For FTP file transfers you can use GoToMyPC without issue.
Comment by Jason on 24 August 2008:
1. WinVnc has been around a lot longer than go to my pc and is probably a lot more secure.
2. If someone doesn’t know how to use or doesn’t have a router they probably shouldn’t be using remote software like this.
3. Routers don’t do any good if someone has physical access to a computer that is up and running programs doesn’t matter if it can black out a screen.
4. If its in the office security is usually done by someone else.
5. There is no such thing as a secure computer unless you keep it physically secure ex in a locked room and don’t connect it to anything.
6. If you are worried about security don’t use any program that can control your computer remotely there are far better ways to gain access to your files remotely even email.
With all that being said if your not running confidential files this is a cool service. You should talk to your IT person before using this it could get you fired if you run this on your work pc.
Comment by admin on 7 November 2008:
Thought I would respond to Jason’s comment (point # 6) and agree that you should check with your IT person first. But, some companies are actually using GoToMYPC becasue they are confident in Citrix’s ability to keep their data secure. Here is a press release example: https://www.citrixonline.com/pr/pressRelease.tmpl?FileID=110508&nrgp=gotomypc&nryr=2008&SourceTemplate=expertcity%2Fnewsroom.tmpl%3Fnrgp%3Dgotomypc%26amp%3Bnryr%3D2008%26amp%3Bnrpf%3D0
Comment by Max on 20 November 2008:
I use WinVnc to connect my home PC. Its a breeze to setup very secure and does not carry the joke monthly fee like goto my pc.
I access the office PC via remote desktop setup by network admin. You cannot beat the security level offered by this method when setup correctly. If you have sensitive data on your PC never ever place it in the hands of third party security passing through http.
Comment by Lee on 21 November 2008:
Hi Max,
I disagree, and don’t feel it is easier for the everday internet user. It doesn’t do everything GoToMyPC does and comes with a list of bugs. http://www.realvnc.com/products/free/4.1/known-bugs.html
Just because its free doesn’t make it better!