Controlling Windows 7 via Snow Leopard

My grandparents use a Windows 7 computer and occasionally mess something up or forget how to check their email (they are over 90), instead of frequently going over just to fix a simple problem, I was thinking it would be easier to control their computer remotely. Unfortunately, I only have a Mac with Snow Leopard on it at the moment, so my question is: What's a good (preferably free or cheap) program that can help me remotely control a Windows 7 computer over the internet with my Snow Leopard Mac? Thanks

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asked Jun 29 '11 at 16:55

Zlpha
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I recommend you use TeamViewer it works on Windows, Mac, Linux and iOS devices. I use it on aall my computers and never had a problem.

answered Jun 29 '11 at 17:06

DazOwen
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I also use Teamviewer. I'd recommend it.

(Jun 29 '11 at 17:14) Zbob750

Was gonna say the same thing...

(Jun 29 '11 at 19:09) ryebread761

0	I like LogMeIn, works great for mac to mac, and iphone ipad to mac, haven't tried windows but I'm sure it will work as great answered Jun 29 '11 at 17:10 bibila 1●3●3●4

Simple way: Get temaviewer. Just install and log in

Hard: Run a RDP or VNC to the windows box. Install a VNC client/Set up Windows RDP and add a password to it. Set as startup upon boot. Set port forwarding. Be sure they have a static IP. Connect to the ip and port set. Done, though this is a simplified version of a hard way

answered Jun 29 '11 at 17:59

kevin ♦♦
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If you are going to be inside the network, I prefer vnc/rdp/terminal services.

If you are outside the network, it is simpler to get something like teamviewer

(Jun 29 '11 at 18:02) kevin ♦♦

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