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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: July 17, 2009
- Total Downloads: 87,150
- Downloads last week: 789
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 69 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
CrossLoop provides a quick, easy, and completely free way to give a colleague, a friend, or a relative access to your computer. After installation, your PC will be assigned a 12-digit access code each time you start the program. You then give that number to another user to virtually share your desktop. Once connected, that user will have full access to your machine.
The odd nature of sharing a desktop cursor and the inability to add multiple users makes CrossLoop illogical for proper business presentations. However, the complete system access and 128-bit encrypted connection combine to create a great solution for low-budget, long-distance tech support. Guests can use any app and save files on your computer, as if they were sitting in front of the machine. No router configuration is required--a big plus. File transfers are now supported, but the purpose here remains collaboration: CrossLoop doesn't work without explicit permission from the host.
Since simplicity is a key attraction, it lacks more advanced features, and the connection must be made in two minutes or it times out. While the interface and the features are simple, CrossLoop offers a secure and fast method for two users to collaborate on one PC.
Publisher's description
From CrossLoop :CrossLoop is a free, secure screen-sharing utility designed for people of all technical skill levels. CrossLoop extends the boundaries of traditional screen sharing by enabling non-technical users to get connected from anywhere on the Internet in seconds without changing any firewall or router settings. It only takes a few minutes to setup and no sign up is required. Security is built into all aspects of CrossLoop.
Session data is encrypted at the end-points before being sent using a 128-bit encryption algorithm and a randomly generated 12-digit access code. CrossLoop includes file transfer support, and switch control feature. Crossloop Marketpace adds creation of a free CrossLoop accounts to create a dynamic public profile page, reserve your custom CrossLoop URL, view your session history, as well as widgets to promote yourself as a tech support specialist.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 69 votes
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Version: CrossLoop 2.51
"It's free and it does a good job"
Pros: It allows you to control another's computer to help out with tech issues. Simple to set up. Uses changing keys to enhance security.
Cons: I had it disconnect several times over a connection that I didn't think was too slow. It also has an ad pop-up every time the connection ends.
Summary: Does the job well and is free.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: CrossLoop 2.51
"A great program to help friends"
Pros: This program has worked very well for me as I have been able to help several of my friends who were having computer problems.
Cons: Have not experienced any major problems
Summary: Crossloop gives the ability to talk your friend through a problem (the best way to help) as you can see what they are doing. It also enables the helper to actually control the desktop in the event of the lack of knowllege at the other end of the co... read more >>
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: CrossLoop 2.51
"Invaluable aid to helping those with less IT knowledge"
Pros: For a free remote access program it is very good and reasonably quick even on basic broadband systems. It allows you to fix many problems for people and I have used it also for tuition purposes.
Cons: Better file transfer would be nice and automatic reconnection if a reboot is required, but that may be too much to expect from a free product.
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Version: CrossLoop 2.51
Pros: Saves me from going to there homes. If they have internet can resolve most issues on line.
Cons: Connection problems. Can be in middle of doing something and be cut off. Either by program or slow internet.
Summary: I'll still use this product, because of friends all over the USA.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: CrossLoop 2.51
"Fast, intuitive, smooth, and elegant. And free!"
Pros: Unbelievably easy to set up and get running, even for technophobic people like the guy who's machine I was accessing.
Easy registration, straightforward setup, REALLY fast response time from the access machine to the host machine. Almost no lag.Cons: No complaints of any kind.
Summary: Granted, I've only used it on two different host machines, but I was simply floored by this software. I just cannot say enough good things about the elegance of its simplicity and how well it worked.
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