I am trying to set up VNC so that I can help my Dad out when he has computer problems. As that happens often, It would be much easier to do it this way than to drive over every time he can't figure out how to open an attachment in his email.
I haven't installed the server software on his computer yet but I'm trying to get as much info before I go over there. I've been unable to ping his machine so I figure there is going to be more to it than just installing and punching in his IP.
Machines - both are set up pretty much the same except his is XP and I'm 2000pro. We're both on the same cable system, no routers and both use Zone Alarm for a firewall.
I'm usually pretty good at this stuff but I can't seem to find the right info online.
Anyone experienced with this?
I haven't installed the server software on his computer yet but I'm trying to get as much info before I go over there. I've been unable to ping his machine so I figure there is going to be more to it than just installing and punching in his IP.
Machines - both are set up pretty much the same except his is XP and I'm 2000pro. We're both on the same cable system, no routers and both use Zone Alarm for a firewall.
I'm usually pretty good at this stuff but I can't seem to find the right info online.
Anyone experienced with this?