Once Quick Assist is open, have the other person click “Get assistance.” Have them type in the six-digit access code you’ll provide them, then click “Submit.” ...

If PCs, laptops, or tablets are being gifted this holiday season, be sure to also give a lesson on Windows Quick Assist so you can help your relatives from afar in the weeks and months to come.

Windows admins have been expressing their dismay at Microsoft's decision to move the Quick Assist remote assistance tool to the Microsoft Store.