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Video:How to Install Google Talk

with Shane Murphy

This video shows how to install Google Talk to make it easier to communicate. See these instructions for how to install Google Talk on your computer.See Transcript

Transcript:How to Install Google Talk

Hi, I'm Shane Murphy, your technology guru for About.com

Today we'll show how to install and use Google talk.

First Step for Installing Google Talk

Start by heading to google.com/talk and clicking download google talk. Save the file to your desktop.

Second Step for Installing Google Talk

Open the file and accept the security prompt. Agree to Google's terms of service and google talk will start installing itself. Click finish to complete.

Third Step for Installing Google Talk

Now simply open the google talk client via the icon on your desktop and click "don't have an account" to create your new login id. Follow the instructions and you'll be up and chatting on Google talk in no time.

Fourth Step for Installing Google Talk

Check out About.com's dedicated chat and messenger channel for more useful information on doing the most with your chat client.

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