- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 16, 2008
- Total Downloads: 1,003,006
- Downloads last week: 4,548
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 436 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
The name might be LogMeIn, but the motto should be SignMeUp.
The fact that it's free to use for multiple remote PCs, with reasonable monthly plans if you need more--five computers for $20 per month or $200 per year--makes this remote-access program instantly appealing. The program differs from its competitors in that the application runs in your Web browser. If you're running Firefox, it asks to install a plug-in and then opens an emulator of the remote PC in a new window. If you have a lot of tabs open, LogMeIn will slow down your browsing and possibly your CPUs clock speed a bit.
The control window gives you some standard options such as Ctrl-Alt-Del (which kills the connection) and changing the view settings, as well as tabbed access to adjust the connection setting. The 256-bit SSL encryption and dual passwords--one for the program and one for the remote PC's log-in--are welcome protections.
You must upgrade to take advantage of the file transfer and synchronization abilities, but creative users should be able to find ways around that restriction for small files. Still, for the functionality and the price, LogMeIn is an excellent program.
Publisher's description
From LogMeIn :Free remote access is a reality with LogMeIn. Secure and ease-of-use come together in a powerful remote control solution that's 100% free and gives you full control of your home or work PC from anywhere you are with an Internet connection. LogMeIn is Web-based so it's far easier to use than alternatives - yet offers layers of security that others just don't including end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption, dual authentication and RSA SecureID. Control your PC from anywhere quickly, easily, and securely.
Version 4.0.774 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 4.0.774 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
- Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 436 votes
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Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
"Terrific program - and free, to boot"
Pros: Works great 99% of the time.
Cons: sometimes it gets stuck - not often. When it does you might have to wait 15 minutes to get back in. Had problems disabling it on the host computer.
Summary: I use it in conjunction with a paid LogMeIn Rescue account - if I have to transfer files to a client's computer that I have accessed using LogMeIn Free, I'll log in with Rescue. They can actually both be running at the same time. But Free is terri... read more >>
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
"Great for accessing your computer from anywhere"
Pros: 1) It's free
2) Installation and sign-up is optional
3) Secure
4) ReliableCons: 1) Requires sign-up
2) Fewer options for free (such as remote file transfer)Summary: In the last few days, I've compared the free versions of LogMeIn and TeamViewer 4. I've had a difficult time deciding which one I liked better, because both appear to have an equal number of advantages and disadvantages. TeamViewer appears slightly ... read more >>
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Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
"Excellent - Have been using for years."
Pros: Very Easy to Use and very flexible. there is no catch with logmein free as a reviewer says here --. you simply use it for free when you choose to do so.
Cons: there is nothing I can complain about.
Summary: Well - I have been using it for long years and can tell that I have nothing to complain about.
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Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
Pros: I have used this for several weeks. It is Free. Do not need static IP. Connect from anywhere.
Cons: Connection slightly slower than some other programs I have tested.
Summary: This is a good product and easy to use.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.774
"Free really IS free, there is no bait and switch"
Pros: Simple to install, simple to use, works like a champ!
Cons: None so far.
Summary: Don't be confused by reviewers stating that the free product is not free, it IS free. The free trial period only lasts for 30 days or 2 hours of usage, whichever comes first. When that period ends, you are given a choice of subscribing to the Pro ... read more >>
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