Jump to content

UltraVNC

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
UltraVNC
Original authors
  • Rudi De Vos (Vdacc-VNC)[1]
  • UltraSam (eSVNC)[1]
Developers
  • Rudi De Vos[1]
  • Ludovic Bocquet[1]
  • Community[1]
Initial release5 December 2002; 23 years ago (2002-12-05)[1]
Stable release
1.6.4.0[2] Edit this on Wikidata / 25 June 2025; 6 months ago (25 June 2025)
Repository
Written inC, C++ and Java
Operating system
Platform
SizeAbout 6 MB
StandardRFB/VNC
Available in
Type
LicenseGPLv3
Websiteuvnc.com Edit this at Wikidata

UltraVNC (sometimes written uVNC) is an open-source remote-administration/remote-desktop-software utility.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

The client supports Microsoft Windows and Linux but the server only supports Windows.[15] It uses the RFB (VNC) protocol to allow a computer to access and control another one remotely over a network connection.

UltraVNC is very used in the World (several million downloads), and it is always developed since 2002.
The 1.5.x development branch has more two million views and downloads.[16]

The oldest UltraVNC video on YouTube was published on 2007-02-21, an user explains how to install UltraVNC.[17]
Another videos on YouTube has more 350 000 and 390 000 views.[18][19]

Since its launch, it has been cited in several magazines, journals and books[20][21] and in several academic articles.[22][23]

Features

[edit]

UltraVNC allows the use of a remote computer as if the user were in front of it. This is achieved by sending mouse movements and key-presses to the remote computer, and replicating the remote computer's display (subject to differences in resolution) locally in real time. UltraVNC bears a strong resemblance to RealVNC Free Edition. However, in addition to remote control, it adds various features, such as an encryption plugin to secure the client/server connection. It also supports file transfers, chat functionality and various authentication methods. The two computers must be able to communicate across a network, such as a local subnet, internal network, or the Internet. The software is free and distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3.

UltraVNC is developed in the C, C++, and Java programming languages.

It can use an optional mirror driver installed on the remotely controlled computer for fast and efficient notification of screen changes with very low CPU load,[24] although this is not needed since later versions of Windows 10.[25]

History

[edit]

UltraVNC is the result of the merger of Vdacc-VNC started by Rudi De Vos in 1999 and eSVNC started by Sam in 2002.[1]

Since release 1.0.6.4, UltraVNC server can work as a Windows service under User Account Control (UAC).

Reverse control

[edit]

UltraVNC is notable as the base for free no-install remote help desk options including UltraVNC SC (Single Click) and PcHelpWare. These operate by generating pre-configured executables that can be downloaded and run on systems needing support; these applications then connect back to server software running on the system providing support.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e f g on UltraVNC website.
  2. ^ "UltraVNC 1.6.4.0 and UltraVNC SC 1.6.4.0 Released".
  3. ^ "UltraVNC". Ashley Bischoff. 2003-09-18.
  4. ^ "UltraVNC – Controllare in remoto uno o più PC". 01net.it (Caterina Camagni). 2007-05-16.
  5. ^ "Comparatif : maintenance, contrôle et assistance à distance". Generation-NT.com (Cédric G.). 2008-02-21.
  6. ^ "Avec Ultra VNC". 01net.fr (Christophe Gauthier). 2008-11-11.
  7. ^ "Use UltraVNC on Windows Server 2008 R2". Andy's handwritten technical notebook. 2011-09-11.
  8. ^ "Fernwartung leicht gemacht – mit Ultra VNC". PCWelt.de (Stephan Mayer). 2011-11-25.
  9. ^ "5 alternatives to LogMeIn Free for remote PC access". PCWorld.com (Jon L. Jacobi). 2014-01-28.
  10. ^ "Controllare il computer da remoto con Windows: guida a UltraVNC Viewer". TurboLab.it (Gianluigi Zanettini). 2014-06-23.
  11. ^ "Contrôle a distance via UltraVNC". Alex Bacher. 2017-05-16.
  12. ^ "6 applications gratuites de prise de contrôle à distance". ZDNet.fr (Stéphanie Chaptal). 2019-11-12.
  13. ^ "Remote support essentials: 4 steps you can take now to keep friends and family connected". ZDNet.com (Ed Bott). 2020-03-20.
  14. ^ "How to remote-access a Windows 10 PC". PCWorld.com (Alaina Yee). 2021-08-03.
  15. ^ "UltraVNC Server for Linux". UltraVNC Forum. 2006-02-01.
  16. ^ "UltraVNC Forum - Version-specific help - 1.5.x". UltraVNC Forum.
  17. ^ "UltraVNC". robmavi (YouTube). 2007-02-21.
  18. ^ "How to - Install, setup and test UltraVNC". Coffee Cup Dev (YouTube). 2008-08-17.
  19. ^ "Access any Computer From Anywhere with UltraVNC". Britec09 (YouTube). 2014-07-23.
  20. ^ "UltraVNC Google Book search". Google. 2025-12-01.
  21. ^ "Ultr@VNC Google Book search". Google. 2025-12-01.
  22. ^ "UltraVNC Google Scholar". Google Scholar. 2025-12-01.
  23. ^ "Ultr@VNC in Google Scholar". Google Scholar. 2025-12-01.
  24. ^ UltraVNC Mirror Driver on UltraVNC Website.
  25. ^ "UltraVNC Mirror Driver for Windows 10 / 2012". UltraVNC Forum. 2017-02-06.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to UltraVNC.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UltraVNC&oldid=1328782931"