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Live Remote Assistance
Do you need help with a technical problem but you’re out of town? Using our live remote-assistance tool, we can view your desktop and control your mouse and keyboard to help find an answer. Schedule some time with us today.
How It Works
- You preschedule an appointment with us.
- Our support team will direct you to the support website, and give you a code to start the session.
- With your permission, the support tech can view your screen, and share control of your mouse and keyboard.
- You have full control of your computer and can end the session at any time.
- The work is performed.
- The session is terminated.
- If you have a new issue, you will need to repeat the same process.
FAQs
Q1: How does this service work?
A1: Once you connect to the service, you are prompted to download a small plug-in that allows us to view your desktop and share control of your mouse and keyboard. You can take control by moving your mouse. You are in charge at all times.
Q2: Can we look through files without my knowledge?
A2: No. Your support rep only sees what you see on your computer screen. Before the session begins, the support member will ask you to close all documents with private information.
Q3: How is security maintained?
A3: You and the support representative are connected through a communication server. The screen data is encrypted and can only be viewed with GoToAssist software. After the session, your support rep can no longer see your screen or access your computer.
Q4: What are the minimum requirements for my computer and Internet connection?
A4: You will need:
– PC: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2003, 2008 or 2012 – or –
– Mac OS® X v10.5 or later
– Stable Internet connection (at least 64kbit/s) with a cable modem, ISDN, DSL or better
– Modern Web browser: The current version of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer 8 or above
– Ability to make direct outgoing TCP connections or availability of an HTTP proxy or a SOCKS server — We will explain this if there is an issue.
Q5: Is the plug-in virus free?
A5: Yes, the plug-in is safe. We’re very concerned with Internet safety and perform regular virus checks and updates. If you see a warning message on your screen, that is a default message from your browser for all executable files.
Q6: What is the size of the file that I will download?
A6: The file size is about 2.5 MB.
Q7: Are there any files left on my computer after the session?
A7: The plug-in stays on your computer but does not work without a new encryption key, which requires you to request a new session. Screen-sharing must be initiated by you, not a support rep.