To start TightVNC Server, a common method is to run it in application mode directly from your Windows Start menu.
Starting TightVNC Server in Application Mode
Based on the provided reference, the standard way to initiate TightVNC Server in application mode involves navigating through your program list. This mode allows you to launch and manage the server from your user session.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Start Menu: Click on the Windows Start button, typically located in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
- Navigate to Programs: Find and select the Programs or All apps option from the Start menu.
- Locate TightVNC: Look for the TightVNC folder or group within your program list.
- Choose Server Mode: Expand the TightVNC options and select TightVNC Server (Application Mode).
- Run the Server: Click on Run TightVNC Server.
Once you follow these steps, the TightVNC Server icon should appear in your system tray (the area near the clock in your taskbar), indicating that the server is running and ready to accept connections.
Quick Summary of Steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Access Menu | Click Start |
| 2. Find Programs | Go to Programs / All apps |
| 3. Locate TightVNC | Find TightVNC folder |
| 4. Select Server Mode | Choose TightVNC Server (Application Mode) |
| 5. Launch Server | Click Run TightVNC Server |
Remember: Starting in application mode means the server runs under your current user session and will stop if you log off or shut down the computer. For running the server independently of user sessions (e.g., for remote support before login), you would typically install and run it as a system service, which is a different configuration not covered by the provided reference.
Quitting TightVNC Server
If you need to stop the TightVNC server that is running in application mode, you can easily do so from the system tray icon.
Here's how to shut it down:
- Locate the TightVNC icon in your system tray. It often looks like a small eye or a TV screen.
- Right-click on the TightVNC tray icon.
- From the context menu that appears, select "Shutdown TightVNC Server".
This action will terminate the running server instance.
Starting TightVNC Server in application mode is a straightforward process ideal for basic remote access needs during your active session.
