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vnc scheduled task

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vnc scheduled task

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VNC server: (remote computer)

pre-requesite:
winvnc.exe installed as service and running and vnc password set.
autologon with the tools "Power Toys Tweak UI" ... +Logon ... Autologon
[v] Log on automatically at system startup... select your name ... set password.

log on with a user with computer administrator privilege
check if winvnc really running as service...
Ctrl+Alt+Del... Open task manager.. tab Processes
check Image name: winvnc.exe must running as User Name column: SYSTEM

....

Start... Run ... Tasks
Add Scheduled Task ... Scheduled Task Wizard Next...
Click the program you want windows to run...
(Ultra)VNC Server
(if not listed. .. Browse to your application) Next ...
Name the task ... select When I log on ... Next
Enter the User Name: (input the user limited account name after the computername\)
Enter the Password (password of the user limited account)
Confirm the Password
Next...
[v] Open the advanced properties for this task when I click Finish ... Finish
tab task
box Run: C:\progra~1\UltraVNC\winvnc.exe -autoreconnect -connect localhost::port

[v] Run only if logged on
Apply... (enter the password again if requested for the account selected)
OK

remark:
replace localhost by your own static public ip address or FQDN address like home.domain.com::5500



VNC viewer: (local computer, client)

Start... Run ... Tasks
Add Scheduled Task ... Scheduled Task Wizard Next...
Click the program you want windows to run...
(Ultra)VNC Viewer
(if not listed. .. Browse to your application) Next ...
Name the task ... select When I log on ... Next
Enter the User Name: (input the user limited account name after the computername\)
Enter the Password (password of the user limited account)
Confirm the Password
Next...
[v] Open the advanced properties for this task when I click Finish ... Finish
tab task
box Run: C:\progra~1\UltraVNC\vncviewer.exe -listen

[v] Run only if logged on
Apply... (enter the password again if requested for the account selected)
OK



the dynamic dns service client should be installed and running at vncviewer side.
as soon your client vncviewer listening.
you should be waiting almost 20sec but less than 1min for see vnc server connected.
Last edited by redge on 2006-08-28 19:40, edited 2 times in total.
UltraVNC 1.0.9.6.1 (built 20110518)
OS Win: xp home + vista business + 7 home
only experienced user, not developer
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