5 Ways to Open Remote Assistance in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated April 16, 2025

With Windows Remote Assistance, you can connect two computers and invite others to solve your computer issues. But how to open Remote Assistance? In this article, you can learn different methods.

Way 1: Turn Remote Assistance on by searching.

Type msra in the search box on taskbar and click msra in the list.

Way 2: Open Remote Assistance via Run.

Use Windows+R to show the Run dialog, input msra and tap OK.

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Way 3: Open Remote Assistance through CMD.

Step 1: Get into Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type msra.exe and press Enter.

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Way 4: Turn Remote Assistance on in Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Access Windows PowerShell from Start Menu.

Step 2: Input msra and hit Enter.

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Way 5: Open Remote Assistance in Control Panel.

Step 1: Open Control Panel.

Step 2: Type remote in the top-right search box, and tap Invite someone to connect to your PC and help you, or offer to help someone else.

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