We're often using windows remote assistence on a Win2k3 server to perform collaborative sessions like code reviews. If i'am inviting someone, my mouse gestures are invisible to the invited person. Is there an option to make the mouse visible for both peers?
A:
I think you have Remote Desktop Connection confused with screen sharing. If you logon Remote Desktop as someone who is already logged on, it will kick them off. Which means that the person using Remote Desktop and the person physically on the computer are using two different logins. That makes it impossible for the mouse to be seen. As far as I know, there are no built-in screen sharing programs on Windows 2k3. You may want to do some research, things such as VNC allow you to share the same mouse, which means it is visible, however, VNC was not really meant for that purpose, it is a much more complex system. Good luck!
hahuang65
2009-04-14 09:37:59
You can of course invite someone for remote assistence, sharing the same screen using the windows remote desktop protocoll. While both seeing the screen and actions, only the assistence requestor sees the mouse.
Mork0075
2009-04-14 11:03:53
Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop are two completely different things. You should specify that next time when you ask a question.
hahuang65
2009-04-15 03:22:12