SimpleDesktop for Windows

Name: SimpleDesktop
Rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)
Author: Moog Software

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

SimpleDesktop offers full remote computer access with robust security and flexibility. Its browser-based client eliminates downloads, supporting numerous features for seamless connectivity.

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Pros
- Browser-based client requires no download.
- Full session encryption for privacy.
- HTTP proxy support for restrictive networks.
- Unlimited user sessions with chat and file transfer.
- Improved mouse responsiveness in latest version.
Cons
- No mention of mobile client availability.
- Details on user permission granularity are vague.
- Specifics on whiteboard and screen painting capabilities are limited.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 2, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.15

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 10
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 32,815

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.3/5

12 User Votes

Great free remote program
chatologicMay 18, 2009
Pros
It's free, works very well, I must give it a rining endorsement. Easy to set up. I ran the server on the client computer, made a user, run simple desktop on the controlling machine and presto! The F12 to toggle full screen was a plus.
Cons
Seems a it slower than other software but not that much. I really can't complaint. Great piece of softwre.
Summary
Freeware, works great. I used on my local lan and ti works great!
ooxeubaFebruary 23, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
A MUST HAVE PROGRAM!!
jason_scheidelerNovember 27, 2007
Pros
Just a matter of minutes and your up and running. For a free program you can't go wrong.
Cons
A little laggy, but what do you expect for free??
Summary
Easy to install, setup, and run
rjigglesNovember 7, 2007
Pros
I literally can install this program in seconds on any computer on my business network, find out its ipaddress(ipconfig), run the server, add a user name, & add a password. Bang!, its waiting... I run the viewer program on the computer, I'm sitting at, plug in the info acquired at computer stated above in new connection and it works. I have yet to run into a computer that I can't connect to on the network.
Cons
No
Summary
it was the most helpful thing
zero1020November 12, 2006
Pros
helpful
Cons
nothing
Summary
BOO!
iptheftproSeptember 8, 2006
Pros
Its Free! Access from a web page!
Cons
Java runs all the time on server computers. Target installation does not exsit! Must install to the C: Drive!
Summary
Great job :)
abz2005May 2, 2006
Pros
direct access by networked pc's and access from the internet possible,easy to use, just does what you expect,no nonsence
Cons
Summary
easy to used & very best for remote by ip address
surathmeNovember 11, 2005
Pros
just put ip adress and remote it... freeee
Cons
Summary
Easily the best free remote access prog
mamoulian446July 31, 2005
Pros
This is easily the best free remote access program around. Very quick even over my DSL, works through an HTTP proxy so I can connect from work ;) secure, file transfer, it has it all and it doesn't even have any ads or spyware. Even the support is free! Really top notch piece of freeware.
Cons
Summary
Can't believe this is free!
jsimpson2334June 20, 2005
Pros
MS Netmeeting doesn't have a tenth of the features of this and the lag is totally fine if you change the color depth. Plus it doesn't have annoying adverts or spyware all over it. This is the only free remote screen app I could find that would even let you send files.
Cons
Homepage is a weird color
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Moog Software

Access a computer remotely without a client download.

SimpleDesktop provides you with access to a remote computer. Full session encryption ensures your privacy and HTTP proxy connections allow access in the most restrictive networks. Server and Router IP address upload ensures long-term remote access on DHCP dynamic IP connections and the browser-accessible server allows download of a multi-platform client from any Internet connection. An unlimited number of user sessions with chat, secure file and clipboard transfer, whiteboard and remote screen painting. User accounts with rich permissions, server side hostname and IP filtering, remote screen scaling and unlimited server port-ranges. Provides a full-featured browser Web client to access your PC without the need for a client download. Version 2.15 improves mouse responsiveness, adds a Server to Client connection to make helping users easier and allows creation of automatic connection shortcuts to specific computers.

Version 2.15 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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User Reviews

Great free remote program

A MUST HAVE PROGRAM!!

Easy to install, setup, and run

it was the most helpful thing

BOO!

Great job :)

easy to used & very best for remote by ip address

Easily the best free remote access prog

Can't believe this is free!

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