Using remote desktop with MP (1 Viewer)

[ianc]

Hi,
I'm trying to solve a locational problem!

I've got a PC running MP in location "A" which is in turn connected to a house wide sound system. I've a second PC in location "B" also running MP. I want to be able to pick music on the PC in "B" and have it actually play in the PC in "A" where it will then be distributed via the house wide sound system.

I tried simply using Remote Desktop from B to A but as most of you know - MP doesn't work with Remote Desktop.

I also tried running MediaMonkey (It does work on Remote Desktop) on "A" but it does't work well when controlled vai a remote control only.


Any suggections?

 

[tourettes]

Instead of the Remote Desktop use UltraVNC, it will work with MP or other DirectX applications.

 

[ianc]

I just tried UltraVNC but I got a very blurred image. I think because the server machine is set at 1280x720 whereas the viewer machines are set at 1280x1024. I'll investigate this.

 

[QuaiBoy]

I use Remote Administrator from Famatech, been using it for years. Very much compatible with MP, I am happy to say. My MP box is at 1280x720 and the remote PC is 1280x1024, the same as your set up. You can try it for 30 days first before you buy. Good luck.

-Evan

 

[AdamNZ]

I just tried UltraVNC but I got a very blurred image. I think because the server machine is set at 1280x720 whereas the viewer machines are set at 1280x1024. I'll investigate this.

The reason for the blurred image is not because of the resolution, it is due to a lower lower color level being set. Go to options and set the color level there.

 

[ianc]

QuaiBoy/Evan - I've just tried Famatech and have hit two issues I think.
1) The screen appears on the client side in a 1280x 720 box (either that or stretched and therefore blurred) on the client 1280x1024
2) I wanted to leave the sound output and the "server" side. There doesn't seem to be an option for this

Am I reading the situation right?