Alternatives to Microsoft Quick Assist

Microsoft Quick Assist is a free way to get help with a Windows computer from someone you trust, or to help them remotely. A helper shares a six-digit code, and the person receiving help approves screen sharing; they must also approve any request for control. During the session, the helper can use chat, annotations, and a laser pointer. Those controls make it suited to guided troubleshooting when both people can connect to the internet. Its reach is narrower than its…