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Hello,

Not long ago, I ordered my brand new PC that I build myself! My parents decided that they could use my current PC for themselves and my younger brother. (7 y/o)
Im going to clean the whole PC, reinstall Windows and download programs such as Skype, etc.
But it has come to my mind that there might be problems with my brother messing about in the PC and clicking everywhere which could end up in probably breaking something...
So Im wondering if there is a way to "control" my brothers PC from my new one? So I don't have to get out of the chair every time something needs to be changed.

Also while we're at it, recommend some games for a 7 y/o! (LEGO Star Wars was the first one I thought of..)

Thanks!
- Oskar

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I had to do this for my sister when I gave her my old laptop. Sign in first as the main account on the pc then go into the accounts and choose the option to make it require your account password to change anything or install something that will change the system in a new way. Also what os is it? 7, 8, 8.1, 10

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Pretty sure anything like that is illegal or only available to IT Department.

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Hello,

Not long ago, I ordered my brand new PC that I build myself! My parents decided that they could use my current PC for themselves and my younger brother. (7 y/o)

Im going to clean the whole PC, reinstall Windows and download programs such as Skype, etc.

But it has come to my mind that there might be problems with my brother messing about in the PC and clicking everywhere which could end up in probably breaking something...

So Im wondering if there is a way to "control" my brothers PC from my new one? So I don't have to get out of the chair every time something needs to be changed.

Also while we're at it, recommend some games for a 7 y/o! (LEGO Star Wars was the first one I thought of..)

Thanks!

- Oskar

Why not make a seperate account for your brother? Make the admin account password protected and then share the password with your parents?

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I had to do this for my sister when I gave her my old laptop. Sign in first as the main account on the pc then go into the accounts and choose the option to make it require your account password to change anything or install something that will change the system in a new way. Also what os is it? 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Windows 10

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Never mind just tried to look for what I did and its been changed no idea how to anymore sorry

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There's not really a program you can install on your old PC to take control of it using your new one.  You can install something like TeamViewer, which is a form of remote access but that only allows you to access the other PC's data and programs through a network connection.  And a program like TeamViewer has to be running on the other PC for you to be able to access it, you can't restart the other PC from your new one and log in if you change/install something that requires a restart.

 

Better to set different types of user accounts on the other PC so that only those with admin accounts can install and change things.

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https://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx

 

That should work

 

Also turn UAC way up and he shouldent be able to chance any settings with out entering the admin password assuming hes using a standard account

 

 

 

 

TeamViewer.

Thank you very much guys, never knew that this would be this easy... Thought it was WAAAYYY more work!

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Thank you very much guys, never knew that this would be this easy... Thought it was WAAAYYY more work!

 

Anytime :)

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Easiest one to setup would be Google Chrome's Remote Desktop. Free and easy to setup. Download the setup on both comp, run them, setup name and PIN, and you're done. Heck you can control the desktop with your phone too with the Chrome Remote Desktop app. You'll basically stream your bro's desktop to you, with the addition that you can click, type, and do whatever you need to do.

 

A slightly better version would be VNC, that requires purchase I believe. Only reason why I say that's better is cause you have more control over the settings. Important one being quality of the stream. Also, you can transfer files across from computer to computer seamlessly with Ctrl C+V. Can't do that with the chrome one. VNC also works with phone. Setting up VNC could be slightly harder. Depending on your setup, you might need to port forward. Again, with chrome, setup incredibly easy, no need to mess with ports.

 

So yea, take your pick.

 

And as for games, 7 right? minecraft, in case he ain't already all over it. 

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Also if hes looking for games try Garrys mod there are plenty of 12 year olds with mics running around he will fit right in :P

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I use teamviewer to control my grandmas pc. Shes generally pretty good about not messing with it, but sometimes theres a software update, one time she changed to time zone somehow.

 

It's easier than playing tech support over the phone

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install team viewer on each computer.

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  • Generate a user account for him

  • enable group policy

  • Use an AV with end user lockout like Webroot. Prevents him from disabling things

  • Create an image once this is done - if there's an issue, roll back.

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