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silko1
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Q: where do i find my Apple Remote Desktop client

I have the Apple Remote Desktop client installed on my Mac but cant find the application anywhere.? Where do i find it to start using. Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on May 25, 2012 8:51 AM

by varjak paw,Solvedanswer
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A:

Again, the ARD application does not come with Lion. Did you buy the ARD application from the Mac App Store, or did you just download the client updater? If you did buy the app, it should be in the Applications folder. You need to run that at least once so that all the components get installed. Then the Remote Desktop Dashboard widget should appear.

 

Regards.

Posted on May 30, 2012 9:04 AM

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw May 29, 2012 8:34 AM in response to silko1
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    May 29, 2012 8:34 AM in response to silko1

    You need to buy the Apple Remote Desktop administrator application; it doesn't come for free. It's available from the Mac App Store Store for about $80 US.

     

    Regards.

  • by TeenTitan,

    TeenTitan TeenTitan May 29, 2012 7:07 PM in response to silko1
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    May 29, 2012 7:07 PM in response to silko1

    Like varjak paw said, the client is only part of the ARD solution. By enable the client on your computer, you can connect to it from another mac on your local network using Apple Remote Desktop.

     

    If your looking for a free altertive you could try VNC. The limitation of ARD and VNC is that without configuring your firewall you won't be able to connect to your mac from over the internet.

     

    If you want an easy way to connect to your mac from over the internet I would suggest checking our logmein.

  • by silko1,

    silko1 silko1 May 30, 2012 2:02 AM in response to varjak paw
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    May 30, 2012 2:02 AM in response to varjak paw

    Thanks , I did download the aplication but it said I already had the application installed (newer version). Apparantly it comes with Lion as standard. So if I have it installed I am not sure where to find the dashboard widget mentioned at http://www.apple.com/remotedesktop/newfeatures.html . It does not show up when trying to add further widgets.

  • by varjak paw,Solvedanswer

    varjak paw varjak paw May 30, 2012 9:04 AM in response to silko1
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    May 30, 2012 9:04 AM in response to silko1

    Again, the ARD application does not come with Lion. Did you buy the ARD application from the Mac App Store, or did you just download the client updater? If you did buy the app, it should be in the Applications folder. You need to run that at least once so that all the components get installed. Then the Remote Desktop Dashboard widget should appear.

     

    Regards.