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The Symantec pcAnywhere™ 12.5 Host and Remote Standard License software provides everything you need for one computer to remotely control and access
another computer, establishing a one-to-one connection. Both Host and Remote components can be installed together on the same computer, or they can be installed
separately on different computers.
Key Benefits
Reliable, secure remote connectivity-Gateway functionality makes it easier for remote users to find the hosts they need-even
when they're behind firewalls or routers or that don't have fixed or public IP addresses
Support for multiple platforms-Connect to and manage computers running Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS® X Universal, or Microsoft
Pocket PC operating systems
Efficient remote troubleshooting-Award-winning Symantec pcAnywhere™ gives technical support personnel powerful remote management and
problem-solving tools. Problems can be diagnosed quickly and corrected on desktops, laptops, and servers by viewing and controlling them remotely. If necessary,
they can even run crucial operating system utilities on a remote system. Robust file-transfer capabilities include support for efficient batch transfers
Simple and quick navigation-Users enjoy a familiar interface and automated connections
Key Features
NEW! Security settings maintain the status of Symantec pcAnywhere as the premier secure remote control application
Symantec pcAnywhere continues to provide support for the latest in an array of operating systems. You can connect to and manage computers running
Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS® X Universal, or Microsoft Pocket PC
You can enjoy greater control with many new "in-session" features designed to make you more efficient at troubleshooting or working remotely
Symantec pcAnywhere™ 12.5 employs a single setup for all supported languages
Lightweight Quick Connect application allows simple access to frequently used remote connections
Additional multiple monitor support allows you to specify a monitor to view or scroll among all attached monitors on the host computer
Smart card authentication
NEW! Supports all PC/SC compliant smart cards
Native whiteboard support provides a two-way communication tool for a technician and an end user to collaborate. Standard drawing features are used
to mark the screen for both users to see
Easy management of multiple sessions
IMPROVED! A dedicated tab displays thumbnails of all active sessions when multiple sessions are open. This thumbnail view allows users to jump
directly to a session by clicking on the thumbnail or by navigating with keyboard shortcuts
Supports multiple authentication types
IMPROVED! Now a single host configuration can use two authentication types. For example, Microsoft® Active Directory® users and local administrators
can both authenticate to the same host
Better performance in Active Directory environments
IMPROVED! Searching for users in Active Directory environments becomes less time-consuming. Users can be added directly through an edit box
and be validated. Local and Administrator groups can be added to other authentication types
Meet compliance needs with more log details
IMPROVED! Logging, reporting, and notification have been enhanced. FQDN of computers in session, IP addresses, logged-in user names, keyboard
and mouse status changes, and additionally chat conversations are also logged
pcAnywhere™ Windows® Host, Remote, and Gateway
Windows Vista™ (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate)
Windows XP Home & Pro, Windows XP Tablet & Media Center Edition
Windows XP Embedded and WEPOS
Windows 2000 Pro/Server/Adv Server
Windows 2003 Server (Standard & Enterprise)
pcAnywhere Host & Gateway are supported on Windows x64 (AMD64 or EM64T processors)
Required for all Windows Installations
35 MB of available hard disk space
233MHz or faster processor
128 MB of RAM
CD or DVD drive
CD writer/burner or ISO image reading application (electronic purchases only)
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
pcAnywhere CrossPlatform—CrossPlatform Remote
Java™ Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or later
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® ES and WS 3.0/4.0, SuSE Enterprise Edition or later
1 MB of available RAM for installation
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Windows Vista (Business/Enterprise/Ultimate)
Windows XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server
Windows 2003 Server (Standard and Enterprise)
pcAnywhere CrossPlatform—Linux® Host
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES and WS 3.0/4.0, SuSE Enterprise Desktop 9 and 10, OpenSuSE 10.0/10.1, SuSE Enterprise Server 9/10
KDE or GNOME
pcAnywhere CrossPlatform—Mac OS® X Host
Mac OS X 10.4 or later (PowerPC® G4/G5 or Intel® processors)
pcAnywhere CrossPlatform—Web Remote
Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari™
pcAnywhere CrossPlatform—Mobile
Microsoft Windows Mobile® 2003 SE for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone Edition or later