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      • Thread how to create a user on 30 macs with different usernames via ard

        how to create a user on 30 macs with different usernames via ard

        Hi, i am new to apple remote desktop.  I am distributing 30 macs to 30 users. I need to created a user on each mac with the name of the user as username. For example, the user is Bill Gates, the username would be...view more
        Antonio Rocco
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        how to create a user on 30 macs with different usernames via ard

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        • Thread Where is the com.apple.remotedesktop.plist file now in ARD 3.7

          Where is the com.apple.remotedesktop.plist file now in ARD 3.7

          Does anybody know where the .plist file is for ARD now after the upgrade to 3.7?  It doesn't appear to be in ~/Library/Preferences anymore.  Any changes I make to my list are not being saved.  I want to...view more
          ceholcomb
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          Where is the com.apple.remotedesktop.plist file now in ARD 3.7

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          • Thread Apple Remote Desktop no longer works after upgrading to El Capitan on two Mac minis

            Apple Remote Desktop no longer works after upgrading to El Capitan on two Mac minis

            I have two Mac minis that I just upgraded to El Capitan - both are headless so I use Apple Remote Desktop to manage them - after the upgrade I can't control either mini.  I can observe both, but not control. ...view more
            Brian Nesse
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            Apple Remote Desktop no longer works after upgrading to El Capitan on two Mac minis

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            • Thread ARD - Get and send clipboard contents grayed out?

              ARD - Get and send clipboard contents grayed out?

              Remote desktop 3.8 Running on Yosemite Logged into the remote machine as Admin.   When connecting to a remote computer the get and send buttons are always grayed out. Can someone tell me how to fix this? &nbs...view more
              Hans Gunnarsson
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              ARD - Get and send clipboard contents grayed out?

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              • Thread ARD Cursor misaligned

                ARD Cursor misaligned

                There is a bug (one of countless) in ARD when controlling a client mac using dual displays. In this configuration, the cursor is inexplicably misaligned with the interface, meaning you can't click on anything without ...view more
                sfstech
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                ARD Cursor misaligned

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                • Thread Client installers are reported as incompatible with OS X 10.11.4

                  Client installers are reported as incompatible with OS X 10.11.4

                  Using Apple Remote Desktop Admin v. 3.8 and selecting the File -> Create Client Installer option is creating packages that newly imaged 10.11.4 Macs are reporting as incompatible. Whether using default settings or ...view more
                  duc.pv
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                  Client installers are reported as incompatible with OS X 10.11.4

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                  • Thread Apple Remote Desktop is trying to connect to some weird domains

                    Apple Remote Desktop is trying to connect to some weird domains

                    firefox, and osx elcapitan 10.11.4 15E65 It's so weird lately my ARD has been attempting to connect to random domains that i've searched for on the web. Little Snitch is reporting that it's trying to connect to `g...view more
                    MrHoffman
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                    Apple Remote Desktop is trying to connect to some weird domains

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                    • Thread Can''t open invitation or rdp file.

                      Can''t open invitation or rdp file.

                      I am just trying to remote to my wife's computer.  Appears the pc is fully able to connect.  Even can send invitation, but I can't open the file it sends.  Would like to know how to do this so can help ...view more
                      spinningstill
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                      Can''t open invitation or rdp file.

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                      • Thread how do I setup ARD to work across the internet?

                        how do I setup ARD to work across the internet?

                        Greetings, and thanks in advance for any help provided.   I hope i didn't just waste $80 bucks.   I purchased ARD so that I could remotely access and help my elderly father with questions as he uses his iM...view more
                        jleibold
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                        how do I setup ARD to work across the internet?

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                        • Thread Can I use ARD to control a PC via VNC?

                          Can I use ARD to control a PC via VNC?

                          Hi there,   I have read on the forum and also, found some information on Internet that if you install VNC (like RealVNC), you can then use ARD to control the Windows PC. I have the ARD 3.8.5 on my Macbook Pro a...view more
                          James NB
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                          Can I use ARD to control a PC via VNC?

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                          • Thread Using the Keychain Application on a Remote Machine

                            Using the Keychain Application on a Remote Machine

                            When accessing a remote machine running OS X 10.11.1, is it possible to modify keychain items via the Keychain application? It was possible, and greatly appreciated, in previous versions of OS X.   Attempting to...view more
                            Dudeland
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                            Using the Keychain Application on a Remote Machine

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                            • Thread ARD 3.8 hangs when verifying username and password

                              ARD 3.8 hangs when verifying username and password

                              OS X 10.10.5 installed on an IMac 14,1 running ARD 3.8   Problem started yesterday.   When ARD launches, it appears to work correctly for maybe a minute. Bonjour and Local Network scanner both pull up the ...view more
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                              ARD 3.8 hangs when verifying username and password

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                              • Thread Remote deszmtop

                                Remote deszmtop

                                Sorry up front for my ignorance on the topic. I have absolutely no experience with the ARD product but I'm trying to find out this key point to see if ARD is a wise purchase for what I need. For ARD do you need a dedi...view more
                                MrHoffman
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                                Remote deszmtop

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                                • Thread Apple Remote desktop connection with different internet network

                                  Apple Remote desktop connection with different internet network

                                  I did purchase "Apple Remote Desktop"in mac app store, it works well in the same wifi's network but when i try to use different network, but i won't connect. It said " Please make sure Screen Sharing in the System pr...view more
                                  MrHoffman
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                                  Apple Remote desktop connection with different internet network

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                                  • Thread AppleScript to add computers to a computer list

                                    AppleScript to add computers to a computer list

                                    I would like to use AppleScript to add computers to a computer list in ARD. Each morning I get a list of Macs that are supposed to be running automations but the automation server has lost contact with some. I then ha...view more
                                    Douglas McLaughlin
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                                    AppleScript to add computers to a computer list

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                                    • Thread block remote management for unauthorized addresses

                                      block remote management for unauthorized addresses

                                      I handle tech support for a small law firm but live about an hour away. Sometimes it's handy to have remote access to the office. For the past several years, I've been using Apple Remote Desktop in a way that I believ...view more
                                      MrHoffman
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                                      block remote management for unauthorized addresses

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                                      • Thread ARD 3.8 DNS / Cache not updating

                                        ARD 3.8 DNS / Cache not updating

                                        Hello,   Basically a lot of my clients often show as "offline" when looking via Apple Remote Desktop.  If I right click the troubled client, and press "get info"  I can see that the machine name and I...view more
                                        Bosco1983
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                                        ARD 3.8 DNS / Cache not updating

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                                        • Thread ARD : two different bookmarks for the same host?

                                          ARD : two different bookmarks for the same host?

                                          Hi Community,   Does anybody know if it's possible to create two differents bookmarks (mainly with different logins) to the same host computer?   I did not reach this until know. Everytime I create a secon...view more
                                          aladdin
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                                          ARD : two different bookmarks for the same host?

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                                          • Thread Can't log out of background user in Remote Desktop

                                            Can't log out of background user in Remote Desktop

                                            Running Remote Desktop 3.8. My clients are generally running 3.8.5, and all have an Admin account that I can log into without disturbing the user. Host machine is running OS X 10.11.4, clients are on a variety of OS...view more
                                            W. Loring
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                                            Can't log out of background user in Remote Desktop

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                                            • Thread Apple Remote Desktop 3.8.5 - Can't connect to ARD Server

                                              Apple Remote Desktop 3.8.5 - Can't connect to ARD Server

                                              Hello to you,   we are using ARD 3.8.5 to support out iMac's with ARD Client. There is no problem to connect to it, install pkg's or other software. All functions are ok. We are using OSX El Capitan on all machi...view more
                                              JWeiden
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                                              Apple Remote Desktop 3.8.5 - Can't connect to ARD Server

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