By Hester / Last Updated February 24, 2023

Is Quick Assist Windows 7 available?

 

Hi. Is Quick Assist Windows 7 available? How can I remote control my Windows 7 computer? Thanks in advance.”

- Question from Windows 7 Forum

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Does Windows 7 have Quick Assist? We are sorry to tell you that there is no Quick Assist option in Windows 7. Quick Assist is only available on Windows 10,11, but you can use other alternatives to access Windows 7 computers.

Use Quick Assist alternatives on Windows 7 [2 options]

Though Quick Assist is incompatible with Windows 7, you can use the following remote access tools.

Option 1. Remote Assistance [Windows built-in feature]

You can use Microsoft’s older but still useful Windows Remote Assistance tool, which includes Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Step 1. On remote computer, click Start and then locate Computer. Right-click it and select Properties.

Computer Properties Win 7

Step 2. Click Remote settings on the left pane.

Remote Settings Win7

Step 3. Go to Remote tab, tick Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer. Then click Apply > OK.

Allow Remote Assistance Win 7

Step 4. Search for Remote Assistance in the start menu and open it.

Search for Programs

Step 5. Click the option: Invite someone you trust to help you.

Invite Someone You Trust to Help You

Step 6. Click Save this invitation as a file.

Save Invitation as File

Step 7. Send your partner the invitation file and password.

Remote Assistance Invitation

Step 8. Open the file on the local computer, enter the password, and click OK.

Enter Password

Step 9. There will be a pop-up window on the remote computer. Click Yes to confirm the connection.

Allow Connection

Step 10. Then you can see the remote desktop. If you want to take control of it, click Request control in the upper left corner.

Remote Assistence Windows 10

Step 11. The remote computer needs to click Yes to allow the remote control.

Allow Share Screen

Option 2. AnyViewer [professional remote access tool]

As Remote Assistance is an early-developed program, it has limited features, and its security level is decreased nowadays. Therefore, to perform remote access more conveniently and to prevent your computer from losing data, we recommend you use the professional remote desktop software AnyViewer that supports Windows OS and Windows Server.

AnyViewer is a flexible remote access tool with a range of features. It enables unattended remote access, direct file transfer, multiple sessions, etc., which is an excellent solution for remote troubleshooting, remote meeting, remote file transfer, and remote gaming.

Tips: AnyViewer for mobile is available now, so you can also access Windows computers from iOS/Android devices.

AnyViewer is also highly appreciated for its intuitive interface and easy operations. Download it on your devices, and let’s get started!

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Step 1. Start AnyViewer on the host computer, and click Sign up to register a personal account.

Log in AnyViewer

Step 2. Fill in the blanks and click Sign up.

Sign Up for AnyViewer

Step 3. On the client computer, launch AnyViewer, and log in with the same account. The client computer will automatically assign to the account when you successfully log in.

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Step 4. Go to Device, click the host device, and select One-click control to take remote control of the computer.

Connect to My Devices

Now you can control the host computer like you were physically using it. There are several options you can use in the toolbar. For example, chat with your partner, change the screen resolution, etc.

Remote Access Operations

Notes:✎...AnyViewer also has specified plans for business purposes. You can select Professional or Enterprise plan to enjoy more rights!
More concurrent channels.
Establish more sessions simultaneously.
Assign more devices to an account.
Access in privacy mode.
Transfer unlimited files at high speed.
Mass Deployment(MSI).

Conclusion

Is Quick Assist Windows 7 available? - No! Although you can’t remote control Windows 7 computers via Quick Assist, there are a lot of remote desktop tools that support Windows 7 for you to choose from. In this case, AnyViewer could be the best choice for you!