> My mother has just got a computer at home (about 3000kms away) and
> she cannot get her Help and Support Centre to open. Is there
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> Thanks in advance for your help.
You should fix the help and support center..
http://www.dougknox.com/index.html
And/or you can have her try:
Start button --> Run -->
%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\rcimlby.exe -LaunchRA
OK
Here's some more informatiuon on Remote assistance..
Overview of Remote Assistance in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300546
Using Remote Assistance to Get Help When You Need It
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/i
ntro.mspx
HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance Using Windows Messenger in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306556/
Start a Remote Assistance Session from Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/v
iaim.mspx
HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance In Response to Windows Messenger
Invitation in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306800/
HOW TO: Obtain Remote Assistance by Sending an E-mail Message in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306757/
HOW TO: Provide Remote Assistance in Response to an E-mail Invitation in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306791/
Start a Remote Assistance Session by Sending a File
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/v
iafile.mspx
Step-by-Step Guide to Remote Assistance
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/rmassist.mspx
Provide Remote Assistance When Using a NAT Device
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/tips/jackson1.mspx
There are other options.. Tight/UltrVNC or LogMeIn - etc.

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dwightschrute22 - 31 Jul 2006 17:18 GMT
I'd also reccomend Logmein. The free version should be enough for what
you're looking for. Hope it works out!