Windows Remote Assistance allows you to receive or provide assistance via remote connection. It basically lets someone takeremote control of your PC. This way, you both can work on the computer to fix the problems.

Microsoft first introduced this feature in Windows XP. Windows 10 also introduces a new feature, Quick Assist, that provides similar functionality. However, you may still access Remote Assistance on Windows 10 & 11.

Windows normally enable Remote Assistance by default. Nevertheless, a few of the settings may not be configured correctly for most users, thereby disabling this feature.

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So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how you may enable this feature.

How Do I Enable Remote Assistance on Windows 10

You need to enable Remote Assistance before you may use this utility to give or get any help. Please ensure that you follow all of the steps outlined below.

Enable Remote Assistance With System Properties

you may find the option to enable Windows Remote Assistance in your System Properties. Follow the steps below to enable this feature:

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Enable Remote Assistance With Registry Editor

Even if you have enabled remote assistance in the system properties, sometimes you may’t use this feature. The problem may be due to incorrect values in the relevantregistry entries.

Please follow the instructions below to set correct values for those entries:

It is also possible to utilize the command-line interface to execute this method. Please enter the following commands in the elevated Command Prompt to do so:

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Allow Remote Assistance in Windows Firewall

Windows Firewallwill block any unauthorized remote connection. To prevent this issue, you need to allow the Remote Assistance feature in the Firewall settings. Here’s how you may do so:

Enable Remote Assistance in Local Group Policy Editor

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