VNC® Personal Edition

An enhanced version of VNC, developed for use within home networks and over the Internet.

Designed and built from the ground up by the original inventors of VNC, Personal Edition provides robust and easily-administered security with a minimum of fuss. Existing Free Edition users considering upgrading may find this feature comparison useful.

Core features

The core Personal Edition features are as follows:

Platforms

VNC Personal Edition for Windows
Buy now NT 4, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, Server 2008 R2 (x86 & x64)

Resources

  • Documentation
    Whether you are an existing Personal Edition user, or are simply trying out the software.
  • Release Notes
    For product history, including improvements and modifications, please read the release notes.
  • Known Bugs & Features
    There is a list of known bugs and features, including workarounds and proposed fixes.
  • Submit a Support Request
    If you having problems getting the software to work, you can submit a support request.

Printing

Print files on the computer running VNC Server to the default printer attached to the computer running VNC Viewer.

Improved VNC Chat

Chat with other connected users, or with a VNC Server user, across supported platforms. This may be useful if you are connected to a different edition of VNC, for example, running on a platform other than Windows.

Integrated Session Security

Integrated Session Security provides protection from connection snooping, man-in-the-middle attacks and packet-tampering attacks, to name but a few.

  • VNC Server Authentication uses 2048-bit RSA keys to verify identity.
  • VNC Viewer Authentication supports both usernames and passwords of up to 256 characters each.
  • Secure Communication with up to 256-bit AES—the experts' choice for high performance encryption.

One-Port HTTP & VNC

One-Port HTTP & VNC allows VNC Server to serve VNC Viewer for Java and VNC sessions through a single TCP port, simplifying NAT and firewall configuration.

HTTP Proxy Support

HTTP Proxy Support allows you to configure VNC Viewer to connect through various web proxies and filters, making it as simple to use as a web browser.

Desktop Scaling

Desktop Scaling to a particular size, by a particular ratio, or dynamically to whatever size you choose.

Cross-Platform Interoperability

Cross-Platform Interoperability with members of the VNC Enterprise family.

File Transfer

File Transfer allows you to copy files between the two computers over the VNC connection—no need for additional configuration.

VNC Address Book

VNC Address Book makes it simple to store shortcuts to VNC Servers conveniently and securely.

Free Upgrades

Free Upgrades for the first 12 months. Continuing support and upgrades for a competitive annual fee.

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