tightvncserver no connection mandrake 10.2

soroccoheaven · 01-17-2008, 02:56 AM

hi,
I am trying to set up tight vncserver with mandrake 10.2. vncserver is installed (and running) and when i try to run vnc viewer from windows xp machine i am getting error as "failed to connect server".
I have included port (5900)in shorewall rules.what else need to be done.pls advice.

soroccoheaven · 01-17-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by soroccoheaven

hi,
I am trying to set up tight vncserver with mandrake 10.2. vncserver is installed (and running) and when i try to run vnc viewer from windows xp machine i am getting error as "failed to connect server".
I have included port (5900)in shorewall rules.what else need to be done.pls advice.

Now i am able to connect but getting only mouse pointer no desktop background and icons.whats the problem now ?

Thanks