Lock screen, login and UAC
A Windows service installed with the program lets you see and control the login screen and administrator permission prompts. You can unlock the computer with nobody on the other side.
Control any Windows computer. Even the login screen.
NWRemoto connects two computers directly, with end-to-end encryption. You see the lock screen, type the password and send Ctrl+Alt+Del as if you were sitting in front of the machine. Free, with no license and no limit on computers.
Free. Requires 64-bit Windows; a 32-bit version is not available yet.
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Professional support tools, at no cost
Everything you need to support a computer, even when it is locked. No license and no paid plan.
Remote Ctrl+Alt+Del
Send the Windows security key combination to the remote machine and reach the options to lock, switch user or open Task Manager.
End-to-end encryption
The connection goes directly between the two computers (P2P) and is encrypted. The access password never travels over the network: NWRemoto only proves it knows it.
Computers without a monitor
Servers and machines with no screen attached get a virtual monitor, so there is always a desktop to control.
Automatic local network
On the same network, the computer shows up as Online (LAN) and the connection goes straight to its local IP, without going through the internet.
Multiple monitors
Switch between the remote computer's monitors or see all of them at once, with the mouse landing on the right screen.
Everyday tools
What you use in every support session, at no cost.
My Computers
Keep your computers in groups and see which ones are online, whether they are on the local network and which NWRemoto version each one runs. Double-click to connect.
Easy Access and Account Access
Connect with an ID and password, or link computers to your account: then only you, signed in, can control them.
View only
Watch another computer's screen without touching anything: mouse and keyboard stay off, and the person on the other side keeps working as usual.
File manager
Send and receive files with a task queue, cancellation and an extension filter. Every received file is checked before it is released, so it never arrives corrupted.
Screenshots and screen recording
Take a screenshot or record a video of the session in one click. Everything is saved on your computer, organized by date.
Full screen
Use the remote computer in full screen. The buttons sit in a discreet bar at the top that shows up when you hover over it.
Remote updates
Update NWRemoto on a computer you manage straight from the list, with nobody needed on the other side.
Two-way clipboard
Copy on one side and paste on the other, in either direction.
Chat and video calls
Talk by text or video with the person on the other side during support.
How to connect
Three steps, from download to your first session.
Install on both computers
Download NWRemoto and install it on the computer you will control from and on the one you will access.
Wait for the connection
On the computer to be accessed, choose to wait for a connection. It shows a 12-digit ID and a password.
Connect
On the other computer, enter the ID and password. If you'll use it often, save it to My Computers.
A look inside NWRemoto
Real screens from the program. Click an image to enlarge it.
Frequently asked questions
Is NWRemoto really free?
Yes. There is no license, no paid plan and no limit on computers. The project is supported by donations from people who choose to help.
Can I access a computer that is on the lock screen?
Yes. The installer adds a Windows service that lets you see the login screen, type the password and send Ctrl+Alt+Del. This works on computers that have NWRemoto installed and that you have access to.
Is the connection secure?
Yes. The connection goes directly between the computers and is end-to-end encrypted. The password is never sent over the network. With Account Access, besides the password, only the owner of the account that registered the computer can control it.
What is the difference between Easy Access and Account Access?
With Easy Access, anyone with the ID and password can connect, as in a one-off support session. With Account Access, the computer is linked to your account and only you, signed in, can control it.
Does it work on a local network?
Yes. When both computers are on the same network, NWRemoto shows the machine as Online (LAN) and connects straight to its local IP.
Can I access a computer without a monitor?
Yes. On servers and machines with no screen, NWRemoto creates a virtual monitor so there is a desktop to control.
Can I watch the screen without touching anything?
Yes. In My Computers, choose View before connecting. You can follow the screen, take screenshots or record, but no clicks or keystrokes are sent.
How do I update NWRemoto on the computers I manage?
My Computers shows the version of each computer. When a computer is online, you can force an update and the latest version is installed remotely, with nobody needed on the other side.
Which operating systems does it support?
64-bit Windows, on both sides of the connection. A version for 32-bit Windows is not available yet.
Ready for your first session?
Download the installer, install it on both computers and connect in a few minutes.
Download for Windows 64-bitFree installer for 64-bit Windows.
Support the project
NWRemoto is free and stays that way thanks to the people who use it. If it saved you time, consider supporting it.
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