Keep reading for the pros and cons and information about how the software works.
This review is of Remote Utilities version 7.6.2.0, released on October 16, 2024.
Pleaselet us knowif there’s a newer version I need to review.
More About Remote Utilities
Remote Utilities gives you so many options.
100% free for business and private use on up to 10 computers.
(or over 50,000 if you purchase a license)
Print remotely.
pull up the Command Prompt remotely.
Supports text chat and file transfers.
Take advantage of unattended access.
Easily shut down running processes remotely.
Configuring the host software can be confusing.
The Viewer app installs as a 30-day trial.
How Does Remote Utilities Work?
Remote Utilities creates a connection between an administrative computer and a remote computer.
In other words, the computer running Viewer is the onefrom whichyou connect to the remote computers.
The Viewer app uses this password to access host computers.
Like Host, it’s possible for you to download a portable version of Viewer.
When the connection has been established, the computer with Viewer can launch remote tools on the remote computer.
With a few clicks, you might change the mode during remote sessions.
This capability really speeds things up when you just want to access remote files.
Still, there are some programs I routinely recommend to people that are somewhat similar to Remote Utilities.
For permanent remote access into a computer, such as your own,Chrome Remote DesktopandAnyDeskare great options.
