I have an external user log into a computer of mine using LogMeIn from time to time to complete some work.

The computer is running W7pro. I log into it via RDP only as it is not hooked to a monitor/keyboard.

When the LogMeIn session begins, it terminates my RDP session.

I am wondering if there is any way to observe the LMI session without kicking the LMI user out (I assume this will happen if I RDP in)?

I basically want to be able to check on the user's progress from time to time.

I realize I could hook up a monitor, but that seems awfully low tech and no fun.

 

Google remote desktop connection shadow

Been awhile since i've done it. I know by default it will notify and ask the user if it's okay for you to shadow them. Maybe there is some config to turn off the user prompt if you want to ninja.

 

You can teamviewer in while he uses LMI

 

Good suggestions, I will take a look at both options, thanks!

 

I use Teamviewer

 

As do I, seems to work well.

 

me three!!

:grouphug:

 

I use TV for personal access to machines, but since this is work, I actually pay for a license of LMI (already had account based on Join.me). I will take a look and see what the remote user would see if I was logged into the LMI session with TV. I would prefer it be totally transparent to the remote user.

 

AFAIK, it will never be totally transparent using any commercially available remote access service. They all will at least display an icon on the toolbar and/or a pop-up notification when remote access is attempted.

The best way probably would be to have an "unattended" client version loaded on the PC.