 How
to connect two computers over the internet using Outlook Express
It is
very easy to connect two computers over the internet using Outlook Express.
One computer can take control and fix problems on the other computer.
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means you could be in the USA and be helping your friend in Australia to
find a solution to his or her computer problems. The technology to gain remote access to
basically anyone's computer is available on most computer users start menu. I
regularly give my friends computer support from the comfort of my own
home. What you need to connect two
computers over the internet and gain remote access
- An broadband or cable internet connection.
- Windows Xp on both computers
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An
email address that receives email in Outlook Express
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The easiest way to connect
two computers
It is
very easy to connect two computers over the internet. One computer can take
control and fix problems on the other computer. Follow these steps to use the
Help and support software that is built in to Windows.
- Go to the start menu and choose Help
and Support (shown below) Just the computer user that wants to invite
does this.
- The Help and Support Center will appear.
Click on Invite a Friend to connect to your computer with Remote
Assistance. Located under the Ask For Assistance menu.
- Then
press Invite someone to help you. The
window below will appear.
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Enter
your friends email address into the box.
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Click on
Send an invitation for remote assistance.
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When
your friend receives the email and opens it in outlook express, he can then
click on the link to accept the invitation.
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This
will allow your friend to see your desktop. If they want to
control your computer they must press the Take control button in
the top left corner and the other
person must agree by pressing ok..
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Check
out the last Screenshot below...This is what I see when I am in control of my friends
computer...I can go on the internet or read their emails etc..
The
screenshots on the below are in order. Please click on to enlarge and see the
picture. This will help yo understand what to press and what comes next. The
first screen shot shows where to find help an support in Windows XP.
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