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October 1, 2011

Chrome Remote Desktop Control Plug-in

Google just added a unique plug-in to their Chrome & Chromium browsers to allow you to control another PC via their Chrome browser. It is in beta right now. 


Below is information from the Chrome Store on the plug-in:


Chrome Remote Desktop BETA is the first installment on a capability allowing users to remotely access another computer through the Chrome browser or a Chromebook.

The goal of this beta release is to demonstrate the core Chrome Remoting technology and get feedback from users. This version enables users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code. Access is given only to the specific person the user identifies for one time only, and the sharing session is fully secured. One potential use of this version is the remote IT helpdesk case. The helpdesk can use the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA to help another user, while conversely a user can receive help by setting up a sharing session without leaving their desk. Additional use cases such as being able to access your own computer remotely are coming soon.

Chrome Remote Desktop BETA is fully cross-platform, so you can connect any two computers that have a Chrome browser, including Windows, Linux, Mac and Chromebooks.

Stay tuned for future updates!


Then install the Chrome Remote Desktop Beta extension by going to the link below.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp





During the installation you will be asked to authorize the app to have access to view your email address, view your remote desktop computers, and view and send chat messages.



After it’s installed, open a new tab in Chrome and click the Chrome Remote Desktop BETA app.



Click share this computer and a 12 digit code will be generated for you.



This is a one time code that someone can use to access your computer.
From the other computer, click access a shared computer and type in the first code (spaces are not necessary).



Give it a little bit and the tab will change to the other computers desktop. While in this mode, the computer being shared can either push the disconnect button, Ctrl+Alt+Esc, or close the Google Chrome tab to end the session.



If you have trouble connecting to the remote computer or it hangs when saying verifying access code, try allowing ports 443 and 5222 to have inbound and outbound rules in your windows firewall using both UDP and TCP.


If you need further help check out Google’s help page on the extension below.
Google Chrome Download