The Remote Desktop service is only available as part of Windows XP Professional Edition. This service allows you to take control of the remote computer without first requesting access. To do this you have to have administrator rights on the local machine. Once logged in you will have complete control of the local computer.
The Remote Assistance is part of Windows XP Professional and Home Editions. To use this service the PC user has to make a request to you to be able to connect to the remote computer. Once you respond to the request, you will see the remote users desktop. This service requires you have Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger installed on your computer to receive the remote assistance request.
To enable the Remote Desktop or Remote Assistance services:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Double-click the System control panel.
- Click on the Remote tab.
- Check the Remote Desktop and/or Remote Assistance checkboxes.
- Press the OK button when done.
15 comments:
I wasn't sure what the difference was until now, thanks!
GREAT synopsis of the differences! Thanks.
Doesn't really say much details about whats different about the 2. Very vague. Gonna need more.
now its clear......thanks
Thanks for information.
Thanks for the help. Just what I needed to know.
can you elaborate a little more on this please. e.g how to start each of these types. can you also throw some light on mstsc console and is it related to remote desktop or remote assistance
Honestly, the difference here matters pretty little when Windows refuses to allow any connections to be made. I don't know if it is compatibility or router issues, but I just cannot make these connections work through Windows.
They can be found any where For instance you open control panel my computer my documents just about any window...
I think the difference is very small.
I think the difference is very small.
This is great information. I needed to know which was which on a test for an interview.
This is pre-Vista and windows7. Heard that Remote Assistance is set by default. Does that mean that any user can request?
Nice blog thanks for sharing Network Support Technician .
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