Questions tagged [vnc]
Virtual Network Computing - platform-independent remote display system
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Unable to get shared clipboard using VNC server on Ubuntu and Mac client [closed]
I have a remote Oracle Cloud VM running Ubuntu, and I want to remote in via VNC via macos Screen Sharing. I can connect with Xvnc version TightVNC-1.3.10 – but for the life of me cannot get shared ...
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Starting VNC server as a non-root user stops prematurely
It is about a Ubuntu 22.04 XFCE subsystem in a proot'ed environment Andronix under Termux on an Android 14 cellphone. The 'real' root (for a rooted Android) is NOT used, when I write about 'root', it ...
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Modify the UltraVNC's Message Box of lost connection
Description of equipments: (optional to read)
I've got the PC #1 with the UltraVNC client with the Windows10 and with two LCD screens. First LCD screen is right next to the PC #1 and second screen is ...
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No connection to KRFB system remotely?
I am just so lost trying to get a secure desktop sharing working with KRFB. I keep following tutorial after tutorial and nothing works. I am however successfully able to connect locally right away ...
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does RealVNC supports XInputExtension version 2?
I have a virtual display provided by RealVNC (VNC(R) Server 6.10.0 (r47347) x64 (Jun 29 2022 12:52:22)),
One program that I launched on it failed with an error : "x input 2 (or newer) is not ...
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My laptop does not connect to Termux VNC server
I want to connect to VNC-server (tigervnc) on Termux from my laptop (Windows 10) to access XFCE4 environment. I use RealVNC on my phone, and it works. But when I want to connect from laptop, it does ...
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Vulkan: no DRI3 support detected on VNC server (Debian)
I'm using a Raspberry Pi 4 on the latest version Debian Bookworm 64-bits, and need to use vulkan in a VNC session. It works when wired to a screen: vkcube opens a window with a 3D rotating cube. ...
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Unable to kill VNC stale session with correct display ID
Not sure what I'm doing wrong here, I don't remember having issues with killing a VNC session before, and I was able to kill the session I was just on :1 but for not the stale :3
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redirect X11 ssh fowarding between linux and windows
I have a challenge and requesting your help to guide me on that.
I have two linux server (A, B), run ssh x11 fowarding from A to B (displaying specific app such as firefox or chrome or ...), infact ...
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VNC server does not respond to mouse or keyboard on MAC
I have set up many VNC servers, but never come across this issue before.
The VNC server is a MacBook Pro. It allows connection, but it does not respond to any cursor movement or keyboard input.
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Technically headless server with VNC X11 sessions
I'm trying to set up a headless Ubuntu 22.04 system to start detachable user sessions using VNC. I'm not so concerned with security in this case. First, I can arrange it for VNC to only listen on ...
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Is it possible to create a non-forking vnc service?
I followed this article to create a vnc service. The service is forking and uses a PID-file. My version of the service description — [email protected] — looks like this:
[Unit]
Description=Start ...
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Does Team Viewer/AnyDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop protocols works like VNC or like RDP?
I'm familiar with two conncepts of accessing remote desktop:
a) Remote Framebuffer (like VNC), which snapshoting local rendered framebuffer, compressing image and sending it over network + reciving ...
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VNC connections denied using built in screenshare on Mac
I'm hoping this is on topic here.
I was tasked with getting a mac mini to be accessible remotely for file dumping. The general instructions for this are pretty straight forward. Go to settings, ...
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How to use vnc:// links in windows and tightvnc
I woulk like to register vnc:// protocol to launch tightvnc link directly from the browser.
Link example:
vlc://192.168.0.1
Right now I wrote in the registry this:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
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Connecting to Raspberry Pi 4 wayvnc server from Ubuntu (ssvncviewer, gvncviewer)?
I got a Raspberry Pi 4 that I did not set up myself; it reports:
pi@raspberry:~ $ cat /etc/issue
Debian GNU/Linux 12 \n \l
pi@raspberry:~ $ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID:...
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Docker Container VNC initial frame very slow
I have a system running Fedora server 39 and docker. I am running docker containers that I want to VNC into.
While this does work the initial connection can take up to five minutes or so.
I am using ...
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VNC Connection to a remote host with reverse ssh tunnel
I have the following setup:
Raspberry Pi with no public IP address
Public "jumpserver"
Currently i have autossh running on the Raspberry to connect to the jumpserver.
Works without ...
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Keyboard layout completely messed up - running a VM on a server
I am connected to a vnc server and am viewing it using a vnc viewer. On the vnc server, there is a VM. Both the vnc server and the VM are running the latest version of Ubuntu.
My computer's keyboard ...
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Divergence in Performance: VNC Streaming a Windows VM - Autologon vs. RDP Session
In my Azure windows VM, I have configured a VNC server to facilitate streaming along with an Autologon user configured via the registry. This Autologon user enables seamless streaming through the VNC ...
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VNC - How to give permission on only certain part of screen?
I'm looking for VNC software that allows me to display the entire remotely accessed desktop but with one part in read-only mode and the other in write mode.
In essence, I need to access the ...
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Detect if device is accessed using VNC [closed]
I like to check if our application on remote host is being accessed via VNC Viewer or other similar product of VNC. There are security preferences in our application which should restrict access to ...
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Can't connect to a VNC server
I can connect to a VNC server from my home Windows 10 machine, but not from my Windows 10 laptop.
On my home machine I open SSH tunnel in WSL to secure VNC connection:
ssh -L 59000:localhost:5901 -C -...
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Can I prevent RealVNC from trying to use Reverse VNC?
I've been going nuts trying to figure out why I can connect to my desktop MacOS system which running RealVNC Server, but not to my laptop which is also using RealVNC.
The desktop has an older version ...
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vncsession vs real-desktop window opening
As the title already spoils, I have a Ubuntu machine on which I have installed a vncserver to use it remotely. The machine is always powered up, and when I am physically there I use the "real&...
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Mac screen sharing keyboard shortcuts for switching screen do not work (CMD+OPTION+1,2)
I'm using a Mac Studio with two attached displays and an iMac which I use the access the Mac Studio via screen sharing. In order two switch in between both VNC streams of the displays of the Mac ...
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How to route vnc traffic over ssh tunnel?
I am trying to route the vnc traffic via ssh reverse tunnel from my raspberry pi to a remote server (Ubuntu). The setup is:
Using the default realvnc server as part of Raspbian (Bullseye) image. ...
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Autoconnect to UltraVNC machine using password in a script, but the hostname (VNC Server) is always empty
VNC Server Field
I'm making an GUI using PowerShell with a listbox and in that listbox there are hostnames. When I select it and hit connect, it should connect to that machine without entering a ...
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Remote VNC from Mac in to Linux machine only shows top left corner of the Linux machine
I only have access to the top left corner of the desktop and cannot enlarge the screen to view the rest of the Linux machine desktop. I can still move things around and click things within that small ...
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Remotely viewing the screen provided by /dev/fb0
I am writing a Forth for RISC V (don't ask!) - and want to add framebuffer access, but I am struggling.
The RISC V box is running Linux and is in another room and is not plugged into a monitor and I ...
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realVNC Server is running, why can't I find it listening on *any* port?
Windows 10 Home Version 22H2, newly installed. I downloaded real VNC Server 7.5.1 (r50075) x64, with free personal use license. I run it as Administrator (but UAC pops up asking for permission anyway)....
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Is there any chance to set fractional scale on Integrated Matrox G200eW3 Graphics Controller?
I connect to a Ubuntu 22.04.2 node in a cloud through VNC. I would like to set a fractional scale of the display. But whenever I set the Scale and click Apply button in Displays settings, the Scale ...
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How to exit full-screen mode if Ctrl-Shift-Alt F key does not work?
I'm using a cloud service through SSH jump host using MobaXterm. After login, in the command line, I start vncserver using the command
vncserver -localhost no -geometry 3840x2160 :5
and connect to a ...
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Is there a way to RDP into a laptop and still use its monitor as a second screen?
To be precise, in my case, a third screen. My setup is the following:
I have a personal computer with two monitors. I also have a work laptop on my left. I usually RDP from my personal computer to my ...
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Kde desktop vnc issues
I run arch on my server with a kde plasma desktop. With no monitor connected, I get just a black screen on realvnc. Sometimes previously opened windows are visible but closing them reveals a black ...
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Cannot connect to VNC through reverse ssh
I am trying to set up a connection between my work machine (running Ubuntu 20) and my home machine (running Ubuntu 18) through a (G)cloud instance (running Ubuntu 20). Because of the strict firewall ...
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Virtual display and output on amdgpu drivers
My goal is to use a laptop as a screen for my main laptop through VNC. For that I need to create a virtual output (as the main laptop has only one HDMI that is connected to another display). I've read ...
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How can I enable screen sharing between two mac on different networks using VNC?
I have two mac with the same iCloud. First mac is M1 MacBook Pro with MacOS Monterey located in London. The second mac is MacBook Pro with MacOS Mojave located in Manchester.
I need to do screen ...
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mobaxterm use as vnc server [closed]
I'm running an application on an Ubuntu 22.04 server that uses GLX Standard (Paraview).
But the users don't have console rights and I have to implement a VNC server.
I see that MobaXterm supports ...
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Programs run (gedit, system monitor, etc) in TightVNC workspace open on local workspace instead of VNC workspace
I am running Ubuntu 20.04 and have install TightVNC using:
sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies
sudo apt install tightvncserver
vncserver
<input password>
<verify password>
vncserver -kill ...
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Is it possible to set a mac running MacOS Big Sur as a RDP (remote desktop protocol) host / server?
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Is it possible to set a mac running MacOS Big Sur as a RDP (remote desktop protocol) host / server ? To be clear im looking for a Mac to Mac RDP solution not a Mac to Windows RDP, or Mac to ...
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How to properly run GUI VNC clients on Cygwin
I want to use vinagre or remmina VNC clients but they fail to run:
$ vinagre
C:/cygwin64/bin/vinagre.exe: error while loading shared libraries: cygvte-2.91-0.dll: cannot open shared object file: No ...
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connecting to a vnc in aws ec2 from windows
example image
The image above is in 4 parts
my amzon-linux terminal. (everything seems fine...)
the putty window which i used to open a tunnel
the vnc failing to connect
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Mobaxterm share clipboard with host?
Is there a way of copying and pasting between the host and the remote machine when using Mobaxterm? For example, I want to copy some text from the Windows host that I'm running Mobaxterm on, and paste ...
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How to utilize GPU for/in VNC?
So I got a server that has an Intel processor featuring an iGPU (Intel Xeon E3-1245 v2) which I want to use. I installed everything so that when I SSH into the machine "vainfo" works - so ...
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VNC - Server is running but I cannot connect
I am pretty new on endeavourOS, but I've been using arch for the better part of a year.
I want to connect my IPad via VNC, I used this guide/script to get a server running, but when I want to connect ...
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RDP session drops when connected to the same machine using VNC
Initially, I am connected to a server using RDP, when I am trying to connect to the same server using VNC viewer, the RDP connection drops. I have installed tigervnc on the remote server. I tried the ...
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How to open VNC connection in maximized window using .vnc file
I am using TightVNC along with a .vnc file to connect to a remote VNC server. The connection works, but the TightVNC window that opens is not maximized. I have searched for .vnc file options to ...
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VNC Client docker and port forwarding
I tried to access a docker image via port forwarding on a server with VNC Viewer.
I used port forwarding in a docker-compose.yml like this :
ports:
- "5011:5901"
- "5012:22/tcp&...
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Installing RealVNC Server on Ubuntu 22.04 error: `Download is performed unsandboxed as root as file`
Recently upgraded from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04. I am trying to install RealVNC Server on an Ubuntu 22.04 LTS desktop. I downloaded the Debx64 file from here: https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/...
