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How to configure OS X Lion to automatically accept requests for ScreenSharing

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Mar 15, 202610659 views
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Prior to OS X Lion, I could easily take control of my Mac Mini via ScreenSharing from one of the other Mac's on my home network. Now, with OS X Lion, there is an option to share the same screen or view a virtual screen. Sharing the screen with the user currently logged into the target system requir…

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Fix for: How to configure OS X Lion to automatically accept requests for ScreenSharing

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This had me scrtching my head for a while too but I just got it nailed. The problem was that I was connecting as a different user to the user who was currently 'actively' using the screen. If you connect as the active user you get control. Facepalm!

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