How To Install Quick Assist On Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Install Quick Assist on Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

Quick Assist is a built-in feature in Windows 10 that allows you to remotely connect to another Windows 10 computer and provide assistance. It’s a quick and easy way to help friends, family, or colleagues with technical issues without having to be physically present.

In this blog post, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install Quick Assist on Windows 10. We’ll also cover how to use Quick Assist to connect to another computer and provide assistance.

How to Install Quick Assist on Windows 10

1. Enable Quick Assist

Before you can install Quick Assist, you need to enable it on both the computer you’re using to provide assistance and the computer you’re connecting to. To do this, open the Settings app on both computers and navigate to System > Remote Desktop. Under the "Remote Assistance" section, click the "Enable Remote Assistance" button.

2. Install Quick Assist

Once Quick Assist is enabled, you can install it on both computers. To do this, open the Microsoft Store on both computers and search for "Quick Assist." Click the "Install" button to install Quick Assist.

3. Launch Quick Assist

Once Quick Assist is installed, you can launch it by searching for it in the Start menu. You can also launch Quick Assist from the Remote Desktop window in the Settings app.

How to Use Quick Assist to Connect to Another Computer

1. Get the Security Code

To connect to another computer using Quick Assist, you’ll need to get a security code from the person you’re helping. The security code is a six-digit number that changes each time you start a new Quick Assist session.

2. Enter the Security Code

Once you have the security code, open Quick Assist on the computer you’re using to provide assistance. Enter the security code in the "Enter security code" field and click the "Connect" button.

3. Grant Permission

On the computer you’re connecting to, a User Account Control window will appear. Click the "Yes" button to grant permission for Quick Assist to connect.

4. Control the Remote Computer

Once you’re connected, you’ll have full control of the remote computer. You can use your mouse and keyboard to navigate the remote computer’s desktop, open programs, and perform any other tasks that you could do if you were sitting in front of the computer.

5. End the Session

When you’re finished providing assistance, you can end the Quick Assist session by clicking the "End session" button in the Quick Assist window.

Conclusion

Quick Assist is a powerful tool that can be used to provide remote assistance to friends, family, or colleagues. It’s easy to install and use, and it can save you a lot of time and hassle.

If you’re looking for a way to provide remote assistance, we highly recommend using Quick Assist. It’s a free, easy-to-use tool that can help you solve technical problems quickly and easily.