Remote access without installation

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Q: Remote access without installation

I’m wanting to arrange some sort of VPN connection to my home network from the outside.

So far, most of what Ive seen has required both host and remote software. Which would be no problem if I took my laptop on the road as a regular remote user like a traveling business user. Im needing a way to access my home network (HN) from a remote computer that is client-free. For example.... Im at my kid's home using their computer with broadband. Or at a friend's home wanting to get files or photos for them.... you get the idea. I dont think others would allow me to install software just to get something off my HN. Isn't there a way to use their browser to connect to my HN through the Internet?

I used to use PCAnywhere, but it's a nightmare. I've been using MyWebPC, but it requires client software also. I set up my main desktop with XP to receive incoming VPN connections, but during setup it only recognized dial-in, not incoming IP. That wont work, dial-in is too slow and practically useless. And I have my router and ZoneAlarm both to allow incoming VPN connections. On top of
that, Im getting requests for passwords.... which? I dont know if I need to use my computer name/pass, my router's name/pass, or something entirely different. I'm stumped.

A: you may have two options. use RDC if the computer is XP. or VNC web view without installing VNC software.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE