msn remote assistance.
 

Hi

I am trying to connect to a mates PC using MSN remote assistance it just does not seem to connect. I know they have a windows firewall set t oon which I turned of to see if I could get in but it still did not work. I have connected to other peoples pcs before so I dont think its my setup. what do I need them to do to get it to work.

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Are you behind a router?

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

it is turned on? :)

By that I mean under system properties are all the remote options enabled?

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Yes I am. My friend does not have a router

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could you explain a bit more .

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Are you running XP?

if you right click on 'My Computer' - bring up the properties - and then look at the 'remote tab'

Like this

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

yes we both have XP service pack 2. my settings are exactly like your pic. does my mates pc have to be the same settings?

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Yep

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still having problems with this even after checking this

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is there a way I can send an invite for me to help my mate?

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Your mate can try the help and support centre to email you an invite, sometimes that works better.

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

how do i get them to send it?how does this work I am going to try it tonight

Re: msn remote assistance.
 

Go to Start > Help and Support and from the Help and Support Center, click on “Invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance”.
The next screen has two options: “Invite someone to help you” and “View invitation status”.
It's just the same as on msn except you don't have to be on msn to do it