2. With that complete, you're given the opportunity to install either a
free trial version of the LogMeIn Pro software or just the LogMeIn
Free application. Decide which one you want to install.
It's up to you, but you might want to give the Pro version a whirl just so
you know what it includes and whether or not you might be willing to
pay $70 per year for the extra bells and whistles. If you find that ringing
the bells and blowing the whistles is worth the bucks, you're all set; if
not, you can simply opt for the free version and bounce merrily along
your way.
With that decision out of the way, you're now ready to install the
software.
3. Depending on your browser configuration, you might be given
prompts to install a plug-in or two before continuing, and you might
need to verify the digital signature or security certificate.
Install and verify as needed, making the choices that enable you to run
the application.
4. With the installation wizard open, follow the prompts to click Next or
agree to the EULA until you get to the Computer Description window.
The Description window displays your computer name, and if you
choose, you can change the name to something more descriptive or
appropriate.
5. When you click Next, the installation begins and the familiar green
installation status bars start flashing away. Click Finish, and you're
ready to go.
LogMeIn requires that you use a username and password to make a remote
connection. If you don't normally use them to log on to the target PC, then,
during the application installation process, you'll be asked to create a
Computer Access Code. (If you're not asked to create the Computer Access
Code, you simply use your normal logon name and password.) You're going
to need this information, so make sure you can either remember it easily or
make a note of it that you store separately.
Configuring firewalls to allow
remote access
If your host computer has a firewall installed, as it should, it'll block any
attempt to connect with the host from the Internet. Further, if you're using
ZoneAlarm, during the installation process, you notice that you must first
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