How to Connect VNC Viewer from Windows to Mac

Are you tired of struggling to connect your VNC viewer from Windows to Mac? With the right settings, you can easily access your Mac's screen from anywhere. In this article, we will walk you through the necessary steps to ensure a seamless connection.

To prevent receiving a patterned, gray screen after logging in, make sure to log out of your current user on your Mac first. As I'm using TightVNC, these changes may or may not be necessary for other viewers. If you're experiencing issues connecting from Windows, don't worry - we've got you covered.

To connect to your Mac with any viewer using your machine's IP address and the port, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to your System Preferences and under the Internet and Wireless heading, click on Sharing.

Step 2: Enable either the Screen Sharing or Remote Management checkboxes. Screen Sharing is what the average VNC user may need, while Remote Management is helpful if you need more permissions and control over the host machine.

Step 3: Click on Computer Settings and enable 'VNC viewers may control screen with password.'

Step 4: Provide a password and click 'OK.'

Step 5: Click on Options and enable any other permissions you may need.

That's it! You should now have a VNC server running on the standard port 5900 of your machine. With these simple steps, you'll be able to connect to your Mac from Windows using TightVNC or any other viewer.

Note that the two options are either Screen Sharing or Remote Management. The latter is helpful if you need more permissions and control over the host machine. Also, keep in mind that I'm running 10.7.5 (Lion), so your steps may vary slightly.

By following these tweaks, you can ensure a smooth connection without any constant freezes on your Mac, forcing you to hard reset. With this feature included in the Sharing options and accessible with a regular VNC viewer/client, you'll be able to access your Mac's screen from anywhere.

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