Hi Dave-mc, As of now, pcAnywhere 12.5 and earlier versions are not compatible with Windows 7. But you can still try using it with Windows 7. PcAnywhere does not work at deep level with OS such as other security and backup software. So there should not be major issues.

As far as Windows 7 compatibility is concerned, this page says 'Plans to be announced' for pcAnywhere. So we can expect a Windows 7 compatibility update or version in near future. Please try using pcAnywhere on Win 7 and let us know if any issues are reported. I am eagerly awaiting the results. --Vinod Message Edited by pore_vinod on 10:15 PM.

If you're a pcAnywhere user, you've no doubt been dismayed by the headlines: Symantec is recommending that the remote-control software. PcAnywhere users can, however, take heart: There are plenty of similar programs available that allow you to control another computer remotely. Although there are differences -- for example, some are free and some not -- they all work similarly. You install the software on the host machine that you want to access remotely; you can then take control of it over the Internet or a network, either via a Web browser or a local client. So if you're looking for a replacement for pcAnywhere, we've done some legwork for you by rounding up some popular remote control packages. Offers browser-based access from one computer to another.

A free version offers limited access to file searches and the ability to send the search results as email attachments; the full $49.95 version offers desktop control, file transfers, access to Outlook functions and file synchronization. An Internet Explorer toolbar makes it easy to take over control and transfer files. There is a free iPhone app available and, according to the Laplink site, the application is useable from any smartphone that has a browser.

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Offers several products for connecting to a PC remotely and then controlling it. Reshebnik po matematika dlya tehnikumov yakovleva. The basic version, LogMeIn Free, offers remote control of a single PC or Mac via a Web interface. There's also a free app for the iPhone or iPad, while an Android version, LogMeIn Ignition, costs $29.99. The Pro version -- available for $69.95 per computer (with price reductions for five PCs or more) -- adds several features. These include remote printing, remote sound, HD-quality video viewing (currently for Windows only), and folder sync.

Is built right into Windows Vista and 7, is free, and offers remote control of another PC over a network or the Internet. There's also a. The catch here is that setup tends to be more difficult than with some of the other remote control packages, such as LogMeIn. In addition, according to on the Windows 7 version, 'You can't use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to computers running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.' If you are running, you can't connect to hosts running Windows Vista Starter, Home Basic, Home Basic N, Home Premium or Windows XP.

Offers remote control, desktop sharing and file transfers via a client application; it also offers online meetings with phone and video conferencing. Although TeamViewer is free for non-commercial use, the for-pay versions can get expensive; prices vary widely. The Business edition for Windows, for example, costs $749 for a lifetime license and is good for one workstation; it offers online meetings for up to 15 participants.

The Premium version costs $1,499 for unlimited workstations and offers additional features such as remote control via the Web and meetings with 25 participants; the Corporate version is $2,690, which includes support. TeamViewer also has versions for Mac, Linux, Android and iOS devices.

Like LogMeIn, is more a product line than a single product. VNC Free Edition offers remote control of another PC; the client works with Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Linux, but does not support Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 or Macs. VNC Personal Edition ($30) adds a host of features, including remote printing and file transfers, and can work with Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008; however, it doesn't work with Linux.