UltraVNC
| Company type | Open-source software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Remote desktop software |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Rudi De Vos, Sam |
| Products | Remote desktop software |
| Website | www |
UltraVNC (also known as uVNC) is a remote desktop and administration tool that is open-source. Its client application is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms, whereas the server component operates exclusively on Windows.[1] The software utilizes the RFB (VNC) protocol to facilitate remote control and access via network connections.
Features
With UltraVNC, users can control a distant computer as if they were directly interacting with it, by sending mouse inputs, keyboard commands, and streaming the remote screen in real time. Although it shares similarities with the RealVNC Free Edition, UltraVNC incorporates additional business-oriented features such as an encryption plugin to secure client-server communications, file transfer options, chat support, and various authentication mechanisms. It functions over local area networks, internal infrastructures, or through Internet connections and is licensed under the GNU General Public License.
To boost efficiency, UltraVNC offers an optional mirror driver for the remote system that detects screen updates with minimal CPU load,[2] although this feature is less essential on recent Windows 10 editions.[3]
History
UltraVNC was created by combining two projects: Vdacc-VNC, initiated by Rudi De Vos in 1999, and eSVNC, launched by Sam in 2002.
Written in C, C++, and Java, the UltraVNC server has supported operation as a Windows service under User Account Control (UAC) starting from version 1.0.6.4.
Reverse control
Building upon UltraVNC technology, free remote assistance solutions like UltraVNC SC (Single Click) and PCHelpWare provide no-install support tools. These generate customized executables for clients to run, allowing support personnel to connect back to their servers for remote troubleshooting.
See also
- Comparison of remote desktop software
- File transfer
- Remote administration
- Remote desktop software
- Remote support
- RFB (protocol)
- Virtual Network Computing (VNC)