hi. my mother has barely used a computer in her life. she cant even get into email after i have explained it a million times. she is bipolar and it isnt easy. she lives in wv i live in ma. is there a way i can get into her computer from my house to set up her email and homepage and messenger so she can speak with me ?
2007-08-01 06:27:18 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I dont know how experienced you are, but you should give remote desktop a shot.
2007-08-01 06:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by SamYY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One small detail the previous person forgot to mention. Remote Desktop does not allow multiple connections, so the person behind the computer will get disconnected. Also, Remote Desktop is only available in Windows XP Professional.
What you need is the VNC software. I use RealVNC and UltraVNC. They are both free. Do a search online for them.
You will need to install the VNC software in your mom's pc when you pay her a visit or guide her through the process. Remember to setup a password so no one but you can reach the computer and manage it remotely.
www.realvnc.com look for the free edition.
VNC allows you to control the pc and watch what the other person is doing while both remain connected. That is the difference.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-01 13:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Manny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remote Desktop Assistance....Win XP
2007-08-01 13:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows has remote capabilites built in..but if your mom can't handle getting her own email..this wil be too much for her to setup..you may have to take a trip and set it up for her..or send geeksquad over..
2007-08-01 13:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by woode_lanett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx
If that is what you're using... BUT it's risky.
I would just find tutorials online, and send her the links to print out the pages. These are 3 easy things to do, and if I can assist in any way, I can help.
2007-08-01 13:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dirty Randy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use :
Start>Programs>"Remote Assistance"
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2007-08-01 13:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use gotomypc. It isn't free, but you would bascially see her desktop and access it remotely.
https://www.gotomypc.com/en_US/entry.tmpl?_sid=226279730%3A74345160E246280&Action=rgoto&_sf=2
2007-08-01 13:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Connor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to install software on her machine like:
gotomypc.com
logmein.com
2007-08-01 13:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋