Archive for the ‘Beta Program’ Category

Leave No Footprint vs. Faster Time into Session

October 17, 2008

There are a couple of ways to set up you preferences so you can either leave no footprint on your client computers or leave one and gain lighting fast entry into your next session with your client. Here is how it works:

Leave no footprint

GoToAssist Express allows you to remove any sort of leave behind on your customers’ / employees’ desktops – you can follow these instructions if you want to leave no footprints.

1 – Right-click the GoToAssist Express icon in your system tray.
2 – Select Preferences.
3 – Check the box in the “Uninstall” section.

Leave a footprint and get into sessions faster

As a default, GoToAssist Express will remain on your clients’ computers and there will be an icon left on the desktop for fast entry into session. Next time you want to connect to that client, just tell them to double-click the GoToAssist Express icon and enter the 9 digit support key – this very convenient for folks you help all the time.

GoToAssist Express Desktop Icon and window.

 Customer enters support key here

This is the default so you don’t have to do anything. Simply make sure this box is checked in your Preferences menu and the desktop icon will appear. Of course the customer can delete it at any time if they want. If you want to ensure you have the Desktop Icon activated, follow these steps: 

1 – Right-click the GoToAssist Express icon in your system tray.
2 – Select Preferences.
3 – Uncheck the box in the “Uninstall” section.

preferneces menu

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GoToAssist Express New Features Overview

September 24, 2008

GoToAssist Express was just updated to a new version, build 122! New features that were just added to the product are:

Copy & Paste - You can now copy and paste text between your computer and your customer’s computer.

Multi-Monitor Support - A number of improvements were made to enhance multi-monitor support experience.

Performance Improvements - We added a lot of performance improvements which should be noticeable right away.

Bug Fixes - As always, we fixed a lot of bugs. As beta testers, your feedback on these has been extremely valuable!

For a complete list of what was released, please visit our release notes at: http://blog.gotoassist.com/release-notes

More features are coming soon and will posted on the blog, so keep checking back!

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Is Your Mouse Trailing?

August 20, 2008

I’ve seen lots of feedback from beta testers about the mouse trailing (it was bugging me too). So I’ve done my research and it is a setting in your preferences that you can change to turn off the mouse trailing.

Here are the steps for turning off (or on) the mouse trailing.
1) Go to the system tray in the bottom right hand corner of your monitor.

2) Right-Click on the GoToAssist Express icon, select preferences

3) From the menu on the left, select “Screen Sharing”

4) Uncheck the “Show remote cursor” box. This will disable the Mouse Trailing function.

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Webinar 3: Camcorder Winner

August 1, 2008

Here is the winner of the a DXG-567 Pocket Camcorder This was our third and final webinar on pricing and packaging. We’ll contunue the regular product training in August.

Mike Milinazzo, ProNet Solutions in Phoenix, AZ.

Mike has been testing GoToAssist Express since March, here is what he has to say about GoToAssist Express:

My company offers a Managed Services solution to small to mid-sized community banks.  We typically have VPN access to the local networks of our end users, but we are seeing more and more users trying to work from home.  This has left us in a situation where we do not have access into their PCs.  G2A Express has been a huge help with this problem, and has allowed ProNet to increase our service offerings to these remote employees.

 

My favorite feature is the ease in which it installs for the client.  There is very little delay from them entering their info on fast support and the support session starting.  The product has been very stable for us and something that we are using more and more every day.

 

Thank you for your time yesterday and helping to educate me further on the final product and pricing.  Also, thanks to everyone at Citrix and GoToAssist for a great product!

 

 

Congrats Mike, and thanks for your feedback!
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Webinar 2: Camcorder Winner

July 25, 2008

The winner of yesterday’s drawing for a DXG-567 Pocket Camcorder is:

Andrew Duncan of Databuzz, Australia.

 

 

 

Andrew has been a beta tester since January 2008. Here is what he has to say about GoToAssist Express:

Databuzz develops database software applications. We use GoToAssist for remote troubleshooting, installing our software and performing customisations/upgrades for clients in the same city (saves on travel time) and other states and countries. I also use it to help my Mum when she’s having computer troubles :-)

 I love that GoToAssist Express supports Mac and Windows client computers and the fact that you can be anywhere with Internet access and be able to start a session. We work with both Macintosh and Windows users and to offer them the same level of remote support is important to us and our customers.

Congrats Andrew! Thank you for participating in the GoToAssist Express Beta!

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Webinar 1: Camcorder Winner

July 16, 2008

The winner of yesterday’s drawing for a DXG-567 Pocket Camcorder is:

Scott Zeiger of SJ Services, Cleveland Ohio.


 

 

Here is what Scott ahs to say about GoToAssist Express:

I have been a beta tester for I think about 3 months. I am a one man shop providing computer repairs, upgrades and networking. I provide onsite service for individuals and businesses. I save enough on gas to easily justify the cost of your product. I have tried other products but you guys are the winners.

My biggest client has 9 offices spread out across the Cleveland, Ohio area and it has allowed me to support their 100 employees without having to charge a trip charge. They are happy and I don’t lose productivity time being on the road.

I think it is great to be able to be at my computer and help multiple people at one, which equates out to being able to charge my normal rate but making more per hour.

Favorite thing: Ease. It is fairly simple for my customers to get to a point where I can take over. I support people from the young to a favorite customer of mine who is 95.

Congrats Scott! And thanks for your contribution to GoToAssist Express Beta!

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Catching Up

July 15, 2008

I’m back from vacation today and catching up on all the email and forum posts and questions about the pricing announcement. We’re really excited to be able to provide a product of this caliber to you all for such an affordable price.

Reminder, I’m hosting three webinars over the next three weeks. I’ll review the pricing and beta discount in more detail and will talk about our launch process. If you have questions or you’d like to learn more about the product, our launch process or pricing, please do sign up for one of these webinars.

Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM PDT
Click here to register

Wednesday, July 23 at 4 PM PDT
Click here to register

Thursday, July 31 at 9 AM PDT
Click here to register

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Pricing & Product Training Webinar Schedule

July 9, 2008

To learn more about GoToAssist Express pricing and features, register to attend one of the following Webinars:

Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM PDT
Click here to register

Wednesday, July 23 at 4 PM PDT
Click here to register

Thursday, July 31 at 9 AM PDT
Click here to register

    During each of these Webinars, we will hold a drawing for a pocket camcorder, here are the details:

5.0 Megapixel Video Pocket Camcorder Value: $175
DXG-567V HD
1280 x 720 Video Pocket Camcorder
Flip USB Connector

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Exciting News! See Video

July 8, 2008

Hello,

My name is Kathy Chill, Sr. Director of Business Development and Product Marketing at Citrix Online.  Brenda and Nat are on vacation this week, so I am stepping in to make this post for them.  I have enclosed a video from Brenda and Nat regarding a pending announcement about GoToAssist Express pricing.  We are very excited to have you as part of our community and are pleased to provide you with this information. 

Kathy

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New Website!

July 3, 2008

We are the happy owners of a new GoToAssist Express Beta Website. Next time you visit, you’ll notice there is more info about GoToAssist Express and a lovely new interface. One of my favorite parts is video testimonials down in the bottom right corner of the page. Enjoy!

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