First of all, the technology is still in preview but we can get an idea for what it’s capable of.  The following steps outline how to setup your personal computer in Live Mesh.  What you’ll need is a Windows Live ID.  If you don’t have one just create a new one.

Well… here it goes.  Fire IE and go to http://www.mesh.com

Click on ‘Sign in’ and provide your Windows Live ID credentials

Click on the ‘Add Device’ icon

Select the O/S for your computer.  The options are Windows XP, Vista 32bit and Vista 64bit. (As the page indicates, Mobile devices, and Macs will be added soon).  Click on ‘Install’

While Live Mesh is installing a component on your computer, you will be able to see the progress on the lower right side of your screen

After the installation is complete, you will have to supply your Windows Live ID again, along with your password.

Wait for a couple of seconds while the process of connecting completes…

…and now everything is setup for you to access your computer over the Internet.  You can test that by going on a different computer, go to http://www.mesh.com and you’ll see your computer listed as a device.  Click on it…

… IE will ask you to install an add-on.  Click on the yellow bar at the top

…and you will be able to access your computer.

And that’s not all.  When you get a chance, take a look at Live Desktop.  You can create folders and save documents which can be accessed from anywhere someone has access to the Internet. 

I think this is very promising..