How to Remote Control a Macintosh from a Windows PC

How to Remote Control a Macintosh from a Windows PC
Tested with Mac OS X version 10.5.8 and Windows Vista SP1. This should also work with XP.
From the Mac
1. Click on Apple icon on the top left of your screen and select System Preferences
2. Select Sharing
3. Click on the check box Remote Management
4. Click on the Computer Settings button
5. Check VNC viewers may control screen with password. Enter a password and note it.
6. Type in your Mac password in the Authentication dialog box that pops up on your screen. This will allow System Preferences to set the password for VNC users.
7. Note the IP address of the Mac
From the PC
8. Download and install TightVNC on your Windows PC. Only the TightVNC Viewer is necessary. http://www.tightvnc.com/download.html
9. Now Run TightVNC from your Windows PC
10. Enter the Mac IP Address that you noted earlier and select OK
11. Enter the VNC Mac’s password that you set up earlier
12. You should now see the Mac desktop
Done!