At work I use LogMeIn Rescue a lot. It’s a great tool for for accessing remote computers and it works from any web browser…assuming the browser is IE or Firefox. I used Firefox mostly but I got tired of keeping up with what version of what browser was compatible with the Rescue plugin. Lately Firefox has gotten pushy about updating itself and LogMeIn wasn’t always as quick to update their plugin.
LogMeIn now offers a standalone desktop application and it’s very quick. Not only faster-loading than a browser, the Desktop App can get you there quicker by remembering your LogMeIn credentials. You’ll be be going from zero to tech support in no time flat.
The problem is we share LogMeIn accounts and need to use whichever is available at the time. Using the Desktop App and AutoHotKey to quickly enter the username is a good solution.
Log into your Rescue admin account and download the Desktop App from there. Install it and make sure it works when you log in manually.
Download AutoHotKey_L from here: AutoHotKey download. Install it and follow the instructions to make it run every time you login.
Once that’s solid, add this code and reload the script. (Of course, edit the run path to match your LogMeIn installation and enter your email addresses.)
I chose the Ctrl-Shift combination plus the numbers 1 thru 3 since I can hit these quickly with two fingers of one hand. Take a look at the AutoHotKey documentation for other key combinations. (AutoHotKey is amazingly flexible and I’ve already thought of a ton of other ways it can make my life more fun…well, at least easier. I can’t believe I haven’t found it before now!)
This will run the Desktop App and enter the login name, then tab to the password field and wait for your input. Very quick and easy!
Enjoy
; ***************************************************** ; Launch #1 LogMeInRescue with Ctrl-Shift-1 ^+1:: IfWinExist LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinActivate else run "C:\Program Files (x86)\LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console\LogMeInRescueTechnicianConsole_x64\LMIRTechConsole.exe" WinActivate LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinWaitActive LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console send user1EmailAddress`t return ; ***************************************************** ; Launch #2 LogMeInRescue with Ctrl-Shift-2 ^+2:: IfWinExist LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinActivate else run "C:\Program Files (x86)\LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console\LogMeInRescueTechnicianConsole_x64\LMIRTechConsole.exe" WinActivate LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinWaitActive LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console send user2EmailAddress`t return ; ***************************************************** ; Launch #3 LogMeInRescue with Ctrl-Shift-3 ^+3:: IfWinExist LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinActivate else run "C:\Program Files (x86)\LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console\LogMeInRescueTechnicianConsole_x64\LMIRTechConsole.exe" WinActivate LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console WinWaitActive LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console send user3EmailAddress`t return