eMachines Windows Vista FAQ

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Remote Assistance

• What is Windows Remote Assistance?
• Get help with your computer using Windows Remote Assistance
• What is the difference between Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Desktop Web Connection?

Windows Remote Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Windows Remote Assistance?
• How does Windows Remote Assistance work?
• When someone connects to or takes control of my computer, how are my privacy and computer security affected?
• What happens if I select the "Allow <helper> to respond to User Account Control prompts" check box?
• How do I resend a Windows Remote Assistance invitation?
• Can I connect to a computer running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 from a computer running a later version of Windows?
• How do I set the maximum amount of time that Windows Remote Assistance invitations can remain open?
• Why can I not change some Windows Remote Assistance settings?
• I have an open Windows Remote Assistance invitation and I want to make it expire. Can I do that?
• How can I stop someone from sharing control of my computer?
• Can someone using Windows Remote Assistance share control of my computer without my permission?