Remote Assistance program

[JimN]

OK... A friend of mine told me it is not a good idea to use the Windows XP Home Ediition Remote Assistance program. He said while using it with a friend hackers can get into your PC and jack with it while using it. Other words it leaves you PC wide open for hackers. Is this true? :blink:

[tycho1981]

yes it's true, but it could not harm your computer if you call with your friend and make a appointment what time he can help your computer from a distance.
but after complete turn it off.

[JimN]

OK... Thanks. Last night I tried to get one of my on line friends to link into my PC and he stopped me in my tracks and said "Don't do it!!!!". I guess he over reacted about the idea. Then he told me the hacker stories :D .

[DippyHippy]

Try using a firewall... or the best prevention - don't use Remote Assistance at all.