Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 Host & Remote - 1 User

by Symantec

Product Features

• Allows Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Pocket PC remote systems to connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X hosts.
• Powerful file-transfer capabilities allow users to upload and download files across different platforms.
• Basic View and connection wizards guide new users through their initial client-host connection. * Basic View and connection wizards guide new users through their initial client-host connection.
• Mandatory password protection and login encryption help ensure that only authorized users can access a pcAnywhere host.
• Remote Management tools provide direct access to vital operating system utilities (such as Command Prompt, Task Manager, and Services) on the host system.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EMGCWY
• Item model number: 10529224
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,123 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 is the world's leading remote control solution.* It lets you manage computers and resolve helpdesk issues quickly, and connect to remote devices simply and securely. Now pcAnywhere adds support for Mac OS X, giving users more choices than ever when working remotely. Remote systems can use Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Microsoft Pocket PC. Have firewalls or routers kept you from implementing remote connectivity? The new gateway functionality in pcAnywhere 12.0 enables remote users to find the hosts they need behind network devices, with minimal setup and without requiring hosts to have fixed or public IP addresses. The gateway automatically scans for pcAnywhere hosts on its subnet. Remote users simply connect to the gateway, which then displays the list of pcAnywhere hosts available to them. This new version also brings you the award-winning features you've come to expect from pcAnywhere. Remote connections are easy, especially with the new Basic View interface designed especially for novice users, and secure through built-in AES 256-bit encryption. pcAnywhere is ideal for helpdesks, VARs, and system integrators who need an efficient, versatile way to support users in multiple locations.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Total pain to get going, February 12, 2007

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S. Brothers (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 Host & Remote - 1 User (CD-ROM)

I'm what I consider to be computer savvy and thought I'd have little difficulty installing this software. Boy, was I wrong! I had to pay a computer person to come to my home and the hoome of the other user to install this software after MONTHS of trying to get it to work.

The reason I gave it 3 stars? Because once it was installed it works perfectly and both of us absolutely love it.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cation, March 16, 2007

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D. Buehler (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 Host & Remote - 1 User (CD-ROM)

In no way am I knocking this product. However, before you buy take note that PCanywhere 12.0 in not compatible with the new Windows Vista OS. I have used Symantec's products for some time now & there are no cautions on their web site that 12.0 would not work with Vista. I only found out after buying it.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mac users BEWARE, May 17, 2007

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donwowar (Spartanburg, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 Host & Remote - 1 User (CD-ROM)

Even though the packaging states Ver. 12.0 will run on a Mac, be very careful. The product DOES NOT run on newer Macs with Intel Duo Core processors.

I found out after 3 calls to Symantec support. On the last call, I demanded to speak with a supervisor who admitted the shortcoming.

To make matters worse, I have to wait 60 days for Symantec to refund my money!!