Computer list

The computer list occupies the left part of the application window.

The Computer List panel shows the list of computers in the form of a tree where you can see computers and computer groups. Computer groups are used to group computers not only by their domain names, but also logically. You can create any number of groups and computers. It is possible to change the properties of whole computer groups. The drag-n-drop technology is supported. The number after the name of the group in the group title shows how many computers there are in the group. You can see a comment in parentheses in the computer name. means that the computer is on and means that the computer is off.

A right click on a group or on a computer opens a popup menu where you can access commands related to managing the entire list or the item.

• Connect – Connect to the remote computer selected in the computer list.
• Disconnect – Disconnect from the remote computer. After you execute this command, you will see processes running on the local computer in the process list.
• Add computer – Add a computer to the computer list. If you select this item, you will see either the ”Add Computer“ dialog box or the ”Advanced Add Computer“ dialog box depending on the specified preferences.
• Create new group – Create a new group in the computer list. Computer groups help you arrange computers in the list. You can add computers from different departments in your company to different groups, which will make searching for them easier in the future.
• Move to… – Move the computer to another group. If you select this item, you will see the Move computer to... dialog box.
• Delete – Delete the selected computer.
• Update computers – Update the state of computers in the computer list. The method selected in the preferences (ping, a connection to the specified port) is used to check the state.
• Sort list by… – Sort the list using the specified method.
• Automatically sort – If the checkbox is selected, the list will be automatically sorted after any changes. Unlike the ”Sort computer list by...“ command, it sorts only the way computers are displayed in the computer list instead of the list itself. Clearing this checkbox gets the list to the initial state.
• Shut Down – The power management tool for the remote computer. It opens the Shutdown dialog box. Three commands are available in it:
  • Turn off – Turn off the remote computer.
  • Restart – Restart the remote computer.
  • Log off – Close the current session on the remote computer.
• Explore – Open the selected computer in Windows Explorer.
• Send Message – Send a message to the remote computer, similar to the net send command.
• Remote Desktop – Start the Remote Desktop Connection application and connect to the remote desktop.
• Administrative tools
  • Computer Management - Start Computer Management and connect to the remote computer.
  • Event viewer - Start Event viewer and connect to the log files of the selected remote computer. It controls event logs on the remote computer.
  • Local Users and Groups – Start Local Users and Groups and connect to the selected remote computer. It controls user accounts and groups on the remote computer.
  • Services Management – Start Services and connect to the list of services on the selected remote computer. It controls services on the remote computer.
  • Shared Folders - Start Shared Folders and connect to the remote computer. It controls shared resources on the remote computer.
• Properties – Open the properties of the selected computer. If you select this item, you will see the ”Computer Properties“ dialog box.