Here's how to help user with Windows 10 computer remotely through Quick Assist.
Five things to keep in mind before starting
1. Although Quick Assist works on all versions of Windows 10 (with the Anniversary Update installed), it's not available for older versions of Windows. If either computer uses an older version of Windows, both will need to use an earlier tool called Windows Remote Assistance instead.2. Quick Assist is not a "set it and forget it" remote desktop tool. The person who needs assistance with their Windows 10 computer must be sitting in front of it -- at least initially, to grant permission for it to be connected and controlled by the computer of the person who will help them. In fact, we recommend that both parties be present at all times. Because the person providing assistance will have full access to the other computer and everything on it, a great deal of trust is involved; it can be more comfortable for both parties if that computer is never left unattended.3. Quick Assist works better if each Windows 10 computer has fast and reliable internet access. If you're the one controlling the other computer remotely, a flaky or slow connection can result in sluggish performance. For example, if you click to close an application window on the other computer, it may take several seconds to see this happening on your computer's screen.
Generally speaking, if you and the other person can hold a video chat session, such as through Skype, and the image and sound quality is good (especially at your end), then the connection your computers share is probably suitable for Quick Assist.
4. Quick Assist won't stream sound from the remote computer. This shouldn't matter, unless you're trying to fix an audio issue with the other computer.
Make the connection
Assuming that you will be the one who will control the other person's Windows 10 computer over the internet, here's how to get connected:1. Launch the Quick Assist tool. It's listed under the Windows Accessories folder -- or just search the Start menu for "Quick Assist."
2. In the Quick Assist window that appears, click Give Assistance.

4. Quick Assist generates a 6-digit security code. Give this code (by email, instant messenger, text or voice call) to the person whose computer you will need to connect to. After 10 minutes, this code will become invalid.

6. Next, they will be presented with a "Share your screen" permissions window, where they will need to click Allow.

What you see, what they see
After a few seconds or more (this depends on the connection speed between the computers), Quick Assist will display the Windows 10 desktop of the other person's computer inside an application window, which will be bordered with a yellow frame.
To interact with the other computer, move your mouse pointer over the image of the other computer's Windows 10 desktop, and then just use your computer's keyboard and mouse (or touchpad) as you normally would when using your own computer.
From the point of view of the other computer, the person sitting in front of it will see that their Windows 10 desktop is framed by a yellow border. They will see the mouse pointer move as you control it from your computer, and they will also see the text and other characters you type from your computer's keyboard.

The person sitting in front of the other computer can temporarily pause your control over their computer at any time by clicking the "pause" icon next to "Screen sharing on" in the menu that appears at the top-center of their screen. When they click to pause, the yellow border framing their Windows 10 desktop turns gray. The pause icon will change to a triangle "play" icon, which they click when they want you to resume control over their computer.

From computerworld
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