Requesting Help - Remote Assistance

Note:

• Both you and your helper must be using either Windows Messenger Service or a MAPI-compliant e-mail account such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
• You and your helper need to be connected to the Internet while using Remote Assistance.
• If you are working on a local area network, firewalls might stop you from using Remote Assistance. In this case, check with your network administrator before using Remote Assistance.

Sometimes the best way to fix a problem is to have someone show you how. Remote Assistance is a convenient way for a distant friend to connect to your computer from another computer running a compatible operating system, such as Windows XP, and walk you through your solution.

By following the easy steps in Remote Assistance, you can use Windows Messenger Service or an e-mail message to invite a friend to connect to your computer. After he or she is connected, your friend will be able to view your computer screen and chat with you in real time about what you both see. With your permission, your assistant can even use his or her mouse and keyboard to work with you on your computer.

To start Remote Assistance

1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. Click Invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance.

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