Mini Remote Control includes extensive features with regard to security and encryption, including multiple authentication methods primarily designed to use the Operating System's built-in security. The Mini Remote Control program offers quick and easy "on the fly" deployment of its client agent service to remote machines.
By simply using Microsoft Windows API calls to interact with the local and remote machines, the Mini Remote Control is considered to be the most lightweight and independent remote control application on the market. Unlike other Remote Control programs, the installation of the Mini Remote Control Client Agent does not replace any existing Operating System files, which also eliminates the need for a reboot of the remote machine when connecting. You should also be able to accomplish this from the Command Prompt via the Net Start command (be sure to include the quotes around the service name).The DameWare Mini Remote Control (DMRC) program is loaded with numerous features to help IT professionals get the most out of remote control connectivity. Therefore, you may have to manually start the Service the first time via the machine's Administrative Tools - Service view (MMC Services Snap-In). One additional thing to note is that some Windows Operating Systems do not automatically start a Service during the installation.
Type the following command to install the Service:
Open a Command Prompt (typically: Start / Programs / Accessories / Command Prompt)Ĭhange the default directory to the appropriate folder (i.e System32, System, or SYSWOW64), depending on O/S. **For 64-bit Operating Systems, copy all these files to the SYSWOW64 folder instead of System32:ĭWRCSh64.DLX (v6.7 and higher, only for 64-bit Operating Systems)ĭWRCShell64.DLX (all versions between 5.1.1.8 and 6.6.x, and only required for 64-bit Operating Systems) **For Windows 95/98/Me, copy these files to the \Windows\System folder instead of System32: In order to manually install the MRC Client Agent Service:Ĭopy the following files from your DameWare Development installation folder to the System32 folder on the remote machine. If any of these conditions are not true, then you MUST manually install the Mini Remote Client Agent Service on the remote machine before you will be allowed to connect.
The remote machine must be running Windows NT4, 2000, XP Pro (with "Simple File Sharing" disabled), 2003, or Vista. Windows Firewall, ZoneAlarm, Black Ice, etc.).
These same ports must also be open on any firewall software on the remote machine (i.e. The Admin$ share must be available on the remote machine.Īll the necessary File & Printer Sharing ports (UDP 137, UDP 138, TCP 139, & TCP 445) must be open on all routers/firewalls between the local & remote machines. "File & Printer Sharing" must be enabled on the remote machine. You must have a valid set of credentials (UserID & Password) that has local Administrator rights on the remote machine.
Dameware Remote Support includes the built-in Dameware Mini Remote Control for gaining remote access to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems. Typically, in a Local Area Network (LAN), the installation of the Client Agent can be done when you make the initial connection, however, the ability to install the Client Agent Service remotely depends on many different factors within your Operating System implementation & configuration. Dameware Remote Support is an affordable and easy-to-use remote support software designed to simplify and accelerate remote IT administration tasks for IT admins and support technicians. The Mini Remote Client Agent must be installed & running on the remote machine before you can connect to that machine via the Mini Remote Control software. Manually Installing the Mini Remote Client Agent Service: You can manually install the Mini Remote Control Client Agent Service (DWRCS.EXE) on any machine by simply copying the required files to the appropriate directory on the remote machine, and then executing a simple command to install the Client Agent as a Service. The information in this article applies to: DameWare Mini Remote Control