Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Apple Macintosh Computer running Mac OSX
- Windows PC (2000, XP or Vista)
- TightVNC VNC Program
How to Set Up the Server
Step1
Click on the blue Apple logo on the top left of your screen and select "System Preferences."
Step2
Select "Sharing" in the Internet & Network section, the third down from the top.
Step3
Click on the check box next to "Apple Remote Desktop" to activate it. In Mac OSX Leopard, this will be "Remote Mangement."
Step4
Click the "Access Privileges" button to the right of the "Services" box. In Mac OS X Leopard, click on the "Computer Settings" button.
Step5
Check "VNC viewers may control screen with password" and enter a secure password. Strong, secure passwords are a combination of numbers and letters with the occasional symbol thrown in. Remember your password.
Step6
Type in your Mac password in the "Authentication" dialog box that pops up on your screen. This will allow System Preferences to set the password for VNC users.
Step7
Write down the IP address of the Server Mac, which is located under the "Services" box of the "Sharing" preferences window.
How to Set Up the Client and Control the Server
Step1
Download and install TightVNC. See Resources below to download.
Step2
Uncheck "TightVNC Server" and "Web pages and documentation" on the "Select Components" part of the TightVNC install. Leave "TightVNC Viewer" checked.
Step3
Run TightVNC after installation is complete.
Step4
Enter the Mac Server's IP Address and hit "OK"
Step5
Enter the Mac Server's password that you set up in Section 1. A window should pop up with the Mac desktop.