TightVNC (32 bit) for Windows

User Reviews

• packed with malware

  mterweJuly 7, 2013

  Pros

  it got great reviews and no one else seemed to complain of such problems. When installing stuff I am always on the lookout for the boxes I can uncheck to opt out of the extra junk. I don't recall seeing any.

  Cons

  Malware. And I of course installed it on two computers before realizing it. It wasn't the kind that was simple (add/remove programs) to remove either.

  Summary

  I never even got around to using it...that is how fast I had to uninstall it. The malware was pretty intense:(

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• Works Great!!

  GuardedLegacyMarch 26, 2013

  Pros

  Remote access server desktop

  Cons

  Haven't had any trouble so far.

  Summary

  Works great. Haven't used it too much yet, but looking forward to using it quite a bit.

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• We are still evaluating but it is performing very good.

  semitransparentDecember 12, 2011

  Pros

  We are still evaluating but it is performing very good.

  Cons

  We are still evaluating but it is performing very good.

  Summary

  We are still evaluating but it is performing very good.

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• Much much much faster than RealVNC!

  StyleAndEntertainmentJune 18, 2011

  Pros

  Solid and fast. Includes both client and server. Free and open source. Easy installation. Handles multiple simultaneous clients.

  Cons

  None for me.

  Summary

  The client is probably 5 times faster refreshing the screen. I was using RealVNC over a gigabit network and getting really slow refreshes. Switched to TightVNC client on XP and Remoter on iOS to control my Win7 HTPC (old school for sure - but it works just fine). These new clients are both much much much faster than RealVNC. Went ahead and replace RealVNC server with TightVNC server just because. It is solid and fast, too.

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• Been using it for a long time.

  donkey22June 5, 2011

  Pros

  Fairly simple to operate. It has flexible installation process, & allow control over levels of remote viewing as well as remote operations each requiring their passwords. Good features.

  Cons

  None that I know of.

  Summary

  I first got familiar with TightVNC through RealVNC, which was another program, but TightVNC is the open source version. TightVNC gives you a more flexible installation process however where you can install TightVNC as a background Windows service process, or you simply avoid doing that & simply turning on TightVNC when you choose, and let it run that way manually instead of automatically in the background. Tight VNC has made good improvements in delivering features as development progressed. It's fairly simple to set up, and easy to use as I tried other similar programs. TightVNC keeps it convenient. I recommend it to anybody who need to remotely connect to a external computer whether it is fixing somebody's computer, doing work remotely away from your computer "on" your computer, or retrieving files. It's a gem of a program that fills a certain need the best I found.

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• Easy to use.

  Jeff47kApril 23, 2011

  Pros

  Allows quick connection to remote desktop.

  Cons

  Does not allow you administrator status on remote computer

  Summary

  I recommend it.

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• A great utility

  ram66hokie79February 10, 2011

  Pros

  Easy install.

  Cons

  None so far in my testing.

  Summary

  Highly recommended.

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• Effective for remote control of amateur radio station.

  tomplichtaFebruary 9, 2011

  Pros

  1. Easy to set up. 2. Little latency on local network. 3. Does what it's advertised to do. 4. Handles multiple simultaneous connections with no apparent slowdown.

  Cons

  1. Occasionally hangs up and needs to be restarted.

  Summary

  Works well on local network. Have not tried it with off-site internet connection, but setup looks like it is relatively easy.

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• The Cnet download is not latest release didn't work!

  darby1canardlySeptember 5, 2010

  Pros

  After downloading latest release from TightVNC web-site it worked immediately and is absolutely brilliant. I am now able to use my old computer without its monitor directly from my new computer as if I was sitting in front of it.

  Cons

  There is nothing to dislike about this product so far but I have only had it for a few days so perhaps too early to make a judgement.

  Summary

  Not only does it provide control of my old computer so that I can avoid transferring all my data but this wonderful product is free! Thoroughly recommend it.

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• Very helpful

  joeivieApril 7, 2010

  Pros

  connects to my Mac from Windows

  Cons

  Wish I could figure out how to setup multiple virtual desktops.

  Summary

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