Controlling a Computer over the Network

If you want to give controlor as much control as you're authorized to haveto someone else on the network, you can use Windows Meeting Space to turn over your entire Desktop to a meeting participant.

Turn Over Control

Start Windows Meeting Space, start a meeting, and invite the person to whom you want to give control of your Desktop.

After he or she has joined the meeting, click Share. Click OK if you see a dialog box about sharing.

Select Desktop, and click Share.

Click Give Control, and select the name of the person who'll be controlling your computer.

Let him or her use any items on the Desktop or open any program from the Start menu.

To regain control, click Control again, and choose Take Control or press the Windows key+Esc.

Caution

Sharing your Desktop can be dangerous. Make sure you know who's sharing your Desktop, and watch what's being done. You'll also need to provide administrative permission from your computer anytime it's needed.