Just install Teamviewer and be done with it.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx
If you go ahead, tell us the Windows OS on each machine.


On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Phillip Williams <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hello All,
>  I've been working on setting up a wireless network with one
> PC(laptop) being used to control programs running on the other
> (desktop).
>
> I've managed to use a usb drive to set up a network between the PCs
> but am not able to send invitation for assistance to the laptop. The
> help files say that for remote assistance, I must use either Windows
> messenger or outlook express. Messenger asks for log-in info (email
> address and password), but I've never used messenger on this pc
> (desktop) and it doesn't connect to the internet. I imagine outlook
> also requires internet connection.
>
> Is remote desktop different than rem. assistance? If so, where do I find
> it?
>
> I'm probably guilty of over-kill since I have the desktop connected to
> a wireless router and also have a usb wireless adapter connected to
> it. The usb connection is strong but the network (I think) I set up
> between the computers shows no connection.
>
> I realize I"ve probably got more things to deal with than just finding
> Remote desktop, but as I've previously mentioned, I'm new to
> networking and can use any and all tips I can get!
>
> Phil
>

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