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Hamachi is a program that is used to create virtual networks between multiple computers, no matter where they are. A free version is available for home use only. Hamachi can be used for, file and print sharing, remote access, chatting and gaming. The most common use is multiplayer gaming. With Hamachi you can connect to someone anywhere in the world and chat or game with them. Are you interested in Hamachi and want to try it out? Well this step-by-step tutorial will tell you how to install Hamachi.

STEP 1: Go to https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/list.asp and press the download button under the “Windows” heading.

STEP 2: A box will pop up asking if you want to “Open” or “Save” Press open.

STEP 3: The following few steps are self explanatory. Wait about a minute or less for it to complete downloading. After it finishes, a box like the one below will pop up. Press “next”

STEP 4: Read the License Agreement and check the box that says I accept the agreement, if you agree. You will have to press it to continue.

STEP 5: Check whichever box you need and press “next”

STEP 6: Read the paragraphs. Then check “Disable vulnerable Windows services over Hamachi” if you will be using this program with people that you don’t trust or don’t know. This option will block remote access connections and won’t allow you to share files with them. Press “next”

STEP 7: Select “Non-Commercial” to use the free version unless you want to try Hamachi premium for 30 days. Then press “next”

STEP 8: Click “Install”

STEP 9: Wait… please be patient

STEP 10: Now it is done installing, press “next”

STEP 11: Click “Finish.” Now two possible things might happen. 1) You will be prompted to restart your computer 2) Hamachi tutorial will start

STEP 12: If no restart took place, a Hamachi tutorial should begin. It will ask you to complete certain tasks and after you complete the tasks, you will be able to use Hamachi. If a restart took place, the tutorial will begin after the restart.

STEP 13: Now that Hamachi is successfully installed, let’s learn the basic features of Hamachi and how to use them. Please visit http://www.computersight.com/Software/Hamachi-User-Guide.317079 for a complete guide.

Definitions

File Sharing: Creating a drive which can be setup so other people connected to it can access files put in it. They can add their own files, change files, delete files and view files on the drive depending on the permissions you set for them.

Print Sharing: Sharing one printer with more than one computer. This means people who are connected to the printer can use it to print.

Remote access: The act of using another computer from your current computer. You can use their programs; control their cursor, type, and anything else you would be able to do if you were actually at that computer.