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How can you install programs remotely with the Remote Connection software ?


Remote desktop software offers a convenient way of installing software even when you are not physically in front of the computer you are installing the software on. 

In fact, you can use this method anywhere in the world to install a program on your system at home or office.

Steps on how to install software using a Remote Desktop


Step 1:

First, you need to download the latest version of remote desktop software from DeskGate or other prominent suppliers. 

Our software is compatible with the latest operating systems like the Windows XP,2000, Vista, 10 Windows Server 2000, 2013 2018, 2012, 2016.

We have the free remote desktop which you can try for 30 days before it expires.


Step 2:

You have to install this software on both computers (the host and the client computer). 

You can connect both computers together either by the same network or by using an internet access. 

For convenience, install both the host module and admin module on both computers so that any of them can serve as the host and admin depending on what you need.


Step 3:

The host computer is the computer you want to control while the other computer that dies the controlling is admin (client) computer. 

After you have properly installed the software on both computers, you are now set for the remote installation processes. 

Click on the Admin module on your desktop (the admin/client computer) to get started. You should normally find the shortcut on your desktop. 

If not, search it in your control panel.


Step 4:

Now, you need to add the IP address of your host computer to your directory. Connect to the IP address of the host computer to log in.


Step 5:

You will see an option for either a full control or view only. For this installation, you should select the full installation. 

You can also maximize the display screen to full-screen mode by clicking the “remote screen window” option.


Step 6:

You are now set. Follow the installation steps in your users’ guide to installing. In case you encounter any problem, do not hesitate to contact us or the provider of your remote desktop software.


Conclusion

Remote desktop access offers a simple and efficient way to install software programs across multiple computers. 

More so, it gives you a remote access to a host computer even when it is physically far from you. 

Hopefully, the above guide should be all you need to install software programs via the remote desktop software.