Questions tagged [vnc]
Graphical desktop sharing system that uses the RFB protocol to remotely control another computer.
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Cannot login to console when VNC is running in Ubuntu 24.04 (RT, raspi)
uname -a:
Linux p4-1u-rt 6.8.0-2015-raspi-realtime #16-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_RT Mon Dec 2 13:40:09 UTC 2024 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux
$ loginctl
SESSION UID USER SEAT TTY STATE IDLE SINCE
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cannot connect to vncserver on ubuntu 24.04 (tigervnc)
On a small PC with ubuntu 24.04 installed, I installed tigervnc.
When I run vncserver, I see this message.
etri@PCIeHost04:~$ vncserver :2
New Xtigervnc server 'PCIeHost04:2 (etri)' on port 5902 for ...
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remote desktop - VNC not working properly
I have one pc with latest Ubuntu desktop (Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS, gnome 46, windowing system x11, kernel Linux 6.8.0-48-generic) and other with Win11 (24H2), and I want to use a VNC to access Ubuntu ...
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Has anyone got a *persistent* remote desktop solution for 24.04?
I've just installed 24.04.1 on a headless box which must be accessed remotely from Windows clients. The connection must be persistent: in other words, if I set up an overnight regression run, or start ...
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How do I get the built-in VNC server to work in 24.04.1?
I swear, every time I upgrade to a new LTS version VNC breaks. I have a headless Ubuntu box running 24.04.1. I just want to be able to VNC into it and see the same desktop I'd see if I plugged a ...
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applications opening outside of tigervnc and tightvnc
In a recent Ubuntu 24.04 install, applications are starting on the main display, instead of inside the vncviewer.
From a window manager in gnome-terminal using:
tigervncserver -localhost no :2
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Please help troubleshoot VNC connection to newly upgraded 24.04
I upgraded one of my PCs from 22.04.5 to 24.04.1, and it seemed to go smoothly. Using another desktop, still on 22.04.5, though, I cannot connect to it through Remmina client as I normally do (LAN ...
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Solution to KVM and VNC no longer working after upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04.1 desktop
I upgraded my Ubuntu 22.04 desktop install to Ubuntu 24.04 and it seemed to go well. I have a working install. However, my workflow is broken and there doesn't seem to be a solution available. I have ...
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Ubuntu remote desktop sharing solution similar to Windows RDP
I have been a user of Windows Remote Desktop for quite long by now. When I replicate the same setup to remotely access my Ubuntu desktop, no matter what solution I try, I find it lacking one way or ...
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24.04.1 LTS Upgrade broke NoMachine, built-in RDP and x11vnc server also fail. Is there no way to access the standard GNOME desktop remotely?
I have an Ubuntu host I use mostly as a seedbox and file server. It is connected to a physical display or display emulator at all times, but not a keyboard or mouse. I access it from Windows 10 boxen ...
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Which VNC use for Gnome or how to run Gnome on X2GO?
I used x2go with XFCE, but when moving due to the need for wayland for waydroid on gnome, it turned out that x2go does not support such modern shells, so the question arose, and on the Internet there ...
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Can't share existing desktop after 20.04 to 24.04 upgrade
I'm running an Intel box with Gnome. There is only one local user.
I've been using tightvnc with 20.04 to share existing desktop via an SSH tunnel connected to localhost. This has worked flawlessly nd ...
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VNC starts well if it is initiated as root, but it does not work if it is initiated as standard user
It is about corporate PC with Ubuntu 20 on it.
I am trying to make a setup of Tiger VNC Server.
my xstartup file looks like this:
#!/bin/sh
[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
[...
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Can reminnia use the gnome pipewire for remote desktop support
I'm on Ubuntu 24.04 and use Remmina against x11vnc for remote desktop. I just noticed that Gnome has support for sound for remote desktop with pipewire.
Could I make use of this with Remmina/x11vnc? ...
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Can't remotely view remote KDE Plasma desktop via VNC or Remote Desktop
I have a remote machine running Ubuntu 22.04, KDE Plasma is the machine's DE. I want to view it remotely. I can do so with RealVNC Server running on the remote machine, but the nice people have ...
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How to get copy and paste to work with x11vnc and the MacOS Screen Sharing app
There are Q&A for other vnc servers and other vnc clients. This question is specifically about x11vnc and the MacOS Screen Sharing app (a vnc client)
Is it possible to get copy and paste to work ...
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Black screen when logging in via Microsoft Remote Desktop on Ubuntu 24
This is really annoying me. Initially, this worked. Now it doesn't, and I've not been able to figure out why. While I can log in, etc., I just get a black screen. I've checked that I can actually log ...
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Was there an update that broke remote desktop?
TLDR; Was there an update that broke remote desktop?
I have similar questions to the post here:
use-logged-in-user-when-connecting-to-ubuntu-using-remote-desktop
I've spent the weekend with my home ...
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Configure tigervnc-xorg-extension to listen only localhost
I need help to configure tigervnc-xorg-extension in localhost only.
I have tried to save $localhost = "yes"; in /etc/vnc.conf as mentioned in VNC Server is accessible only for localhost, but ...
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Remmina with VNC not working after upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 [duplicate]
I recently upgraded my Ubuntu from 20.04 to 22.04. I used Remmina daily to connect to the desktop remotely, however, the connection won't work now.
I have read multiple threads and tried many ...
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Enabling VNC server on 22.04 with Tiger VNC client on Mac OSX
I want to install and configure VNC server on Ubuntu 22.04. In addition, I use GNOME desktop, and I don't want to use RealVNC...I'd prefer to use another alternative such as Tiger VNC.
However, the ...
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Vino-server (VNC) numpad won't work
As the title suggests :-) I installed Ubuntu 22.04 and enabled remote desktop in VNC mode (vino-server). I connect from other machines (Ubuntu and Windows) and the numeric keypad does not work when ...
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Enabling VNC server
I want to install and configure VNC server on Ubuntu 22.04. In addition, I use GNOME desktop, and I don't want to use RealVNC...I'd prefer to use another alternative such as Tiger VNC.
However, the ...
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On Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Pi 4 how to install / run VNC server?
I would like to remote control my signed in session in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on my Pi4. Using the Remote Desktop seems not the right replacement for remote controlling an existing session like VNC server (...
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How to create multi user on session xrdp with ubuntu
I want to create a server that allows multiple users to view the same desktop so they can have control while I can also exhibit control. I want to be able to watch things with other people but most ...
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How to configure VNC server for Lubuntu (LXQt)?
I have installed TightVNC server (apt install tightvncserver) and created a file ~/.vnc/xstartup with the following content:
#!/bin/bash
[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb "$HOME/....
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Open gedit in VNC session but pop up on Local Computer
In VNC session, I'm trying to run/open gedit in terminal but gedit is not pop up, the gedit is showing in real local desktop. Does anyone know how to make the gedit showing in my VNC session instead ...
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How to install a certificate on XRDP installed on Ubuntu 22.04
I am setting up RDP connection in Ubuntu and trying to access it from another machine Windows,via Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection. The setup is fine and works properly with username and password....
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Cannot launch snap store from VNC session on Ubuntu 22.04
I recently installed Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Desktop on a Dell server I had, and I use it as a headless machine, accessed by VNC. I could not run many of the software offerings under VNC, in fact, I had to ...
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Wrong keyboard layout only in fluent program window
I have a german keyboard and Ubuntu is set up to use the german keyboard layout.
I have a weird bug and haven't been able to find anything like it online. I connect to a Linux vncserver using tigervnc ...
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Graphic Issues Firewall gfuw in Ubuntu 22.04.4 on RPI4 8GB
I'm running ubuntu mate 22.04.4 LTS on my 8GB Raspberry Pi 4. After not using the device for some weeks I ran all updates and upgrades. I noticed that the VNC remote access was no longer working so I ...
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VNC server prevents logging in physically on Ubuntu 22.04
This is my setup:
Kubuntu 22.04
Tigervnc 1.13.1
The only configurations I changed in tigervnc are setting display :1 to my user in vncservers.users and forcing localhost in vncserver-config-defaults....
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Remmina Issues (VNC) on Ubuntu 22.04 with X (not Wayland)
I am currently in the process of updating a lab full of computers running Ubuntu 16.04 to Ubuntu 22.04. I am using Remmina from a computer running Ubuntu 16.04 to another computer running Ubuntu 22.04....
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How can I paste a password into a VNC client, or terminal SSH?
I'm setting up a headless RPi, accessed from my Ubuntu desktop. I've set a strong and hard to type password and I really wish I hadn't, because neither terminal SSH nor Vinagre allows me to paste it ...
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System-wide app availability in Linux - Local user vs. VNC session
I have installed nvm (as root user) in my linux system (Ubuntu 22). On that time, I was connected by using a VNC session. The app is available every time I'm connecting with VNC.
The problem I'm ...
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(Some) applications not launching in Ubuntu using VNC on AWS EC2
I am using an Ubuntu 22.04 installation on an AWS EC2 instance (VM). I have installed VNC server and I am accessing the system using VNC Viewer.
Initially, applications like Byobu Terminal and gedit ...
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Which VNC client is the most convenient one?
My every day workstation is an Ubuntu 22.04. Sometimes I work at the same time remotely on a Windows desktop via VNC. For the connection currently I am using RealVNC on both server and client sides.
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TightVNC in Ubuntu 22.04 Hyper-V VM crashes when closing windows?
I'm having an issue which is driving me nuts. I've been trying to move over to Ubuntu 22 (from 18 right now) but can't get a stable VNC environment.
I installed 22.04 LTS it via Hyper-V Quick Create.
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Package 'vnc4server' has no installation candidate
> sudo apt install vnc4server
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
Package vnc4server is not available, but is referred to by another ...
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Enable Gnome Classic from the command line?
I've installed gnome-shell-extensions, but I'm on VNC, so can't follow the normal instructions for logging in and selecting 'Classic' in the login menu (there isn't a login menu). For TigerVNC, X is ...
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Remote Desktop - connect to existing local logged-in session (:0)
I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to have a remote desktop setup on Ubuntu similar to what happens with the Windows Remote Desktop. I've seen a lot of tutorials and Q&As that talk about ...
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Remmina against a specific port and display
I run x11vnc in my office. It's running on display :1 and a nonstandard port dictated by the firewall.
Usually I use xtightvncviewer against it, but I thought I would try remmina. When I run remmina I ...
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remote desktop from windows 10 to ubuntu 22.04 [duplicate]
i am new to linux but is time to learn
i have installed ubuntu 22.04 and i need to use this as server for nextcloud but i like to be able to connect with remote desktop to this computer
i have enabled ...
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Can't connect to remote server for lag parsing
I've installed SquadJS script via Node.js and Yarn. When trying to deploy, and connect to my remote gaming server for log parsing over FTP, it authenticates, but no connection...I have no firewalls on ...
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Use KDE Plasma desktop over VNC on Kubuntu 22.04
In short: how I can I use the Plasma desktop environment over VNC?
I am running Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS with KDE Plasma 5.24.7 (the "Kubuntu" image install).
Logging in to the machine physically ...
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Remotely Accessing Linux Mint(GUI) using Ubuntu 22.04.3
The problem:
My primary laptop is running ubuntu and I recently fixed up an older machine which my parents used to use. I upgraded some necessary hardware with plans to make it into a NAS server using ...
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Ubuntu 22.04 allow VNC server connection from LiveUSB image?
So, I need to install Ubuntu on a machine, and I booted Ubuntu Desktop (Gnome) LiveUSB image there.
The user ubuntu there by default has no password, so I had to so sudo passwd ubuntu in order to ...
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Unable to change NVIDIA GeForce fans
I am running a remote Ubuntu system. I have ssh access and VNC desktop access with xfce4.
When running my GPU the fans only go up to about 60% and it's running about 85°C.
I understand that you can ...
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Client apps are opened in wrong vnc display
I use ubuntu 22.04; gnom(wayland); tightvncserver.
When i open client, like mate-calc, on vncviewer display :3 it pop-up on the console of the computer (display :0) instead of the vnc viewer display :...
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Sharing display Ubuntu 22.04 with old android tablet
Problem: Sharing display Ubuntu 22.04 with old android (4.2.2) tablet don`t work:
Error code: 0x207 (from RD Client tablet side).
The same from aRDP Secure RDP Client.
What is try to do:
Info about ...
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