Win 7 64 Bit Stuck in View Only

[SemiTechGuy]

I've previously installed UltraVNC 1.1.9.3 Server on a couple of Windows 7 64 bit computers using default values (just updated the password) with no problems. I can access them from Viewers installed on Windows XP and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) computers no problem. So I am familiar with installation and setup.

I just got some new Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e Tiny computers (I normally use custom built computers) and installed the UltraVNC server in service mode but found I cannot use the keyboard and mouse through it. The viewer (from different computers) can bring up a view of the screen but the mouse and keyboard do not work. Also clicking on the Ctrl-Alt-Del icon doesn't do anything. However the mouse pointer seems to move on the screen when I move it around. I've gone through the forums and tried a number of things (make sure View Only not set, UAE enabled on install, disabled firewall, etc.) but no luck. I've also tried uninstall, clean registry and re-installs. Also both service and program modes. Not to mention removing as much Lenovo specific software that came pre-installed on the computers. I even tried Version 1.0.6.5 64 bit but then ran into the Ctrl-Alt-Del problem not being allowed.

After spending a day trying different combinations I gave up and tried TightVNC (latest version) with the server on the Lenovo's and viewer on an XP Pro computer. It worked perfectly first time. I'm not sure what is blocking UltraVNC keyboard/mouse but I thought I'd let you know. I can't spend any more time on this issue since I now have a solution.