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Remote Assistance Using Messenger
Name: warren Date: June 18, 2007 at 13:05:34 Pacific OS: xp sp2 pro CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:
When my friend asks my for Remote Assistance using messenger, my messenger says that I can not perform the operation because I don't have the proper version. I downloaded 8.1, but I still get the same answer. He sends the invite and only has 4.7.
All the switches have been set to allow control of the computer remotely.
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