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What is RemotePC HelpDesk?

RemotePC HelpDesk equips organizations with uninterrupted remote support to address queries of the customers. With HelpDesk, you can enable your technicians to remotely connect to customers' PCs / Macs; thereby offering real-time support.

HelpDesk can be set up easily, offers a simple user interface and integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow.

What is 'Connection ID'?

A 'Connection ID' is a service request that can be created by the admin of a HelpDesk account or a technician. It provides details such as customer name and email address, as well as the name of the technician to whom it is assigned.

To create a 'Connection ID',

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Create Connection ID' tab, enter customer details and select the assignee.
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  3. Click 'Create'. The 'Connection ID Generated' screen appears.
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  4. Share the code with the customer. They need to go to https://help.remotepc.com and enter the shared code.

All created Connection IDs are listed in the 'Service Queue' tab of the HelpDesk application.

How can I allocate Connection IDs to technicians?

While creating a Connection ID, you can allocate the same to a technician. You can also edit / modify a Connection ID or re-assign it to another technician.

To allocate / modify a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click corresponding to the Connection ID and select 'Edit' from the drop down list.
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  3. In the 'Edit Information' window, select the 'Group' and 'Assignee'.
  4. Fare clic su "Salva".

How can I view the status of Connection IDs of a particular group?

To view the status of Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Click .
  3. Select the respective 'Group', 'Assignee' or 'Status'.
  4. Click 'View'. The respective Connection IDs will appear.

Once this is completed, the respective Connection IDs will be displayed. You can filter them based on the group, assignee and status of the Connection ID.

What should I do to begin working on a Connection ID?

To begin working on a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Go to the 'Service Queue' tab and click 'Connect' against a particular Connection ID to access the customer's computer remotely.

    Note: The 'Connect' button is visible to the technician only when the customer installs the setup.

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Can I work on a Connection ID without the admin assigning it?

Yes, you can work on a Connection ID that has not yet been assigned to anyone. The list of all Connection IDs are displayed in the 'Service Queue' tab.

To self-assign a Connection ID,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Assign to me' corresponding to the Connection ID you want to work on.
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Once this is completed, the Connection ID will be assigned to you.

How can I edit a Connection ID?

Per modificare,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. On the 'Service Queue' tab, click corresponding to the Connection ID and select 'Edit' from the drop down list.
  3. Modify the Connection ID details as needed.
  4. Fare clic su "Salva".
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Note: Technicians can edit Connection IDs assigned to them or to their group only.

How can I transfer a file to the customer?

To move files / folders between your local computer and remote computer,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'File Transfer'.
  4. Select the files from your computer and choose the location for file transfer.
  5. Cliccare .

Note: You can easily move files back to the original destination when needed.

Is it possible to record a remote support session?

Yes, you can record and save a remote support session for future reference.

Per registrare una sessione,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Record Now!'.
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  4. Click 'Stop Recording' to end recording the session and save it. Else the recording will be saved automatically once the session ends.
  5. All saved recordings can be viewed from the 'Remote Access Logs' section of the HelpDesk web console.

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Is HelpDesk Windows UAC compatible?

Yes, HelpDesk is compatible with Windows UAC (User Account Control). If a customer has installed the HelpDesk application in standard mode on their Windows computer, you need to login to the customer's computer with Windows Admin credentials to control the UAC on the computer.

To connect using Windows Authentication,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Go to the 'Service Queue' tab. Click the dropdown against a particular Connection ID and select 'Send Credentials'.
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  3. The HelpDesk authentication window will appear. Enter the Windows (Admin) login, and the Windows password, as provided by the customer, and click 'OK'.
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    Note: The customer must allow permission when prompted.

Once done, click the 'Connect' button against the Connection ID to access the customer's computer remotely.

How can I allow remote access to my computer?

Once a Connection ID is created, you will receive a link or a 9-digit code from the technician.

  1. Vai a https://help.remotepc.com, and enter the shared code.
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    For a Windows system this will download a .exe file and for Mac it will download a .dmg file.

  2. Install the .exe / .dmg file.
  3. On installation completion, the HelpDesk application will auto-launch and display the status as 'Ready to connect'. The technician will then be able to access your computer remotely to provide support.
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I need a walkthrough of the HelpDesk application interface.

HelpDesk is a minimal UI application with options to manage proxy settings, send error report, and check the version. The main window displays the Connection ID and / or the status of your remote session.

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To modify proxy settings,

  1. Click the name on the main window and select 'Proxy Settings'.
  2. Update the required settings and click 'OK'.

To send error report,

  1. Click the name on the main window and select 'Send Error Report'.
  2. Enter your query, or describe the issue and click 'Send'.

Can I disable remote access during a remote session?

Yes, you can disable remote access during a remote session by clicking the 'End Session' button in the desktop notification.

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What should I do if the remote access seems suspicious or an unauthorised party is trying to access my computer?

Remote sessions via HelpDesk are very secure. However, if the remote access seems suspicious, you can uninstall the setup at any point of time. Simply click the 'End Session' button in the desktop notification. This will resolve the ticket and unistall the HelpDesk application.

How can I authorize HelpDesk in Mac OS Catalina for Remote Access?

Mac OS Catalina requires user permission for applications to access privacy sensitive data. Hence you need to grant accessibility permissions to HelpDesk.

To authorize Helpdesk,

  1. Aprite le Preferenze di sistema e andate al pannello "Sicurezza e privacy".
  2. Select 'Accessibility'.
  3. Cliccare e fornire l'autenticazione del sistema per consentire le modifiche.
  4. Select the checkbox next to 'RemotePCHDDesktop'.

How can I authorize HelpDesk in Mac OS Catalina for Screen Recording?

To record screen content, the Mac OS Catalina requires user permission for applications, even while using other apps. Hence you need to grant screen recording permissions to HelpDesk.

To authorize HelpDesk,

  1. Aprite le Preferenze di sistema e andate al pannello "Sicurezza e privacy".
  2. Selezionare "Registrazione schermo".
  3. Cliccare e fornire l'autenticazione del sistema per consentire le modifiche.
  4. Select the checkbox next to 'RemotePCHDDesktop'

Can I use RemotePC HelpDesk with any other support platform?

Yes, RemotePC HelpDesk can be integrated into four popular support platforms namely Zendesk Support, Freshdesk Support, Freshservice Support, and ServiceNow Support. The HelpDesk integration enables your technicians to initiate a remote support session and access your customer’s computer remotely from within these support platforms to deliver timely on-demand remote assistance.

Note: Download and run the HelpDesk app launcher on your computer to connect to your customer's computer via the RemotePC HelpDesk app from the preferred Support Platform.

How do I create an API Key in HelpDesk for third party integration?

To generate an API Key,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. Fare clic sul nome utente visualizzato nell'angolo in alto a destra e fare clic su "Il mio account".
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  3. Go to 'Settings' > 'Third party integration'.
  4. Click 'Generate API Key'. It will generate an API key.
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  5. Copy the key to facilitate third party or MSP integration.

On integration, users can launch HelpDesk connections directly from the third party interface.

È possibile ridimensionare lo schermo del desktop del computer remoto per adattarlo alla finestra del computer locale?

Yes, you can scale the remote computer's desktop screen to fit within your local computer window. By default, the HelpDesk desktop screen auto fits your local computer window but you can scale the desktop screen as per your requirement.

Per Windows:

Per ridimensionare lo schermo del desktop del computer remoto all'interno della finestra del computer locale,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'View' tab in the menu bar and click 'Best fit'. This will resize the remote computer desktop screen to fit within the local computer window.
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Per Mac:

Per ridimensionare lo schermo del desktop del computer remoto all'interno della finestra del computer locale,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'View' - > 'Scaling'.
  4. Click 'Best Fit'. This will resize the remote computer desktop screen to fit within the local computer window.
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  5. To revert, click 'Scaling' - > 'Original Size'.

To view the remote computer desktop screen in Full Screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and select 'Enter Full Screen'.

È possibile passare da un monitor all'altro del computer remoto?

Yes. If your remote computer has more than one monitor, HelpDesk allows you to switch between multiple screens.

Per Windows,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'View' tab in the menu bar and click Monitor2 to switch between multiple monitors of the remote computer.

Note: You can also change the screen resolutions for individual monitors from here.

Per Mac,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Cliccare nell'angolo superiore destro dello schermo per passare da un monitor all'altro.

È anche possibile visualizzare un singolo monitor del computer remoto. Dal menu dell'applicazione, andare su 'Visualizza' e fare clic sul monitor richiesto per visualizzare il singolo monitor. Da qui è anche possibile modificare la risoluzione dello schermo per i singoli monitor.

Does HelpDesk support multi-screens (monitors)?

If you are remotely accessing a device with multiple monitors, HelpDesk allows you to view multiple remote screens in a single screen at the same time, or view each monitor on a different screen.

  • To view each monitor on a different screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and click 'All Monitors (Multiple Window)'. Each monitor of the remote computer will appear on a different screen and individual monitors can be accessed by clicking the respective screen.
  • To view all the monitors on a single screen, from the application menu, go to 'View' and click 'All Monitors (One Window)'. All the screens of the remote computer will appear on the same screen.

Posso chattare durante una sessione remota?

Yes, you can chat with the customer at the remote end during a remote session.

Per avviare una chat,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Chat' and the screen appears.
  4. Enter your message and click on 'Send' to send your message.

Posso prendere appunti sullo schermo del mio computer remoto? Se sì, come?

Sì, è possibile prendere appunti sullo schermo del computer remoto con l'aiuto della funzione "Sticky Note".

To enable sticky notes,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. Go to the 'Utilities' tab in the menu bar and click 'Sticky Notes' and the screen appears.

You can save and view the same after the remote session ends, in an offline mode. To save a note on your local computer, click 'Save' on the Sticky Note window.

Come si usa Whiteboard durante una sessione remota?

Con Whiteboard è possibile disegnare sullo schermo remoto durante una sessione per collaborare in modo efficace.

Per utilizzare Whiteboard,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Utilities'.
  4. Fare clic su "Lavagna". Sullo schermo apparirà il pannello Lavagna.

È possibile scegliere tra le seguenti opzioni:

  • Cursor: Selected by default, allows you to access the remote computer
  • Pen: Select to draw on the remote screen. Choose a line width or color of your preference
  • Eraser: Select to clear parts of the drawing on the screen. Choose a suitable width for the eraser
  • Capture: Select to capture a screenshot and save it on the local computer
  • Clear: Select to clear the entire drawing on the screen

Posso riprodurre musica e guardare video sul computer remoto?

Sì, è possibile riprodurre musica e guardare video sul computer remoto dal computer locale.

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, click 'Enable Sound' to play music or video. To mute audio, click 'Disable Sound'.

Note: This feature is currently not supported for Mac.

È possibile utilizzare scorciatoie da tastiera (come Ctrl + C) sul computer remoto durante una sessione remota?

Sì, è possibile utilizzare scorciatoie da tastiera (come Ctrl + C) sul computer remoto durante una sessione remota, attivando la funzione "Invia combinazioni di tasti".

Per abilitare,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. Click 'Send Key Combinations'.

Posso bloccare lo schermo del computer del partner?

Sì, è possibile bloccare lo schermo del computer dell'interlocutore durante una sessione remota.

Per bloccare,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. Click 'Lock' - > 'Lock now', to instantly lock the customer computer screen.
  5. Click Lock - > 'Lock on session end', to lock the customer computer screen as soon as the remote session ends.
  6. Click 'Lock' > 'Sign out' to log off the current user profile.

You can also lock the remote computer using the Ctrl+Alt+Del command. When connected to a remote Windows system, the Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard command will open the screen with Lock, Task Manager, Sign out, and related options.

Per inviare il comando Ctrl+Alt+Canc,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, click 'Ctrl+Alt+Del'.

È possibile bloccare l'input della tastiera e del mouse per i computer remoti?

Yes. While accessing a Windows machine, you can prevent users at the remote end from using mouse and keyboard during a session with the 'Block Remote Input' option.

Per bloccare l'ingresso remoto,

  1. Launch the HelpDesk application and log in.
  2. In the 'Service Queue' tab, click 'Connect' against a Connection ID and establish the connection.
  3. From the application menu, go to 'Actions'.
  4. From the drop-down, click 'Block Remote Input'.

Posso terminare una sessione in corso quando il mio computer viene accesso?

Yes, you can end an ongoing session when your computer is being remotely accessed. When a technician connects to your computer, a message appears on the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can end the session and restrict access to the remote computer by clicking 'End Session'.

Note: Ending a session will also remove the HelpDesk application from your computer.

Can I drag and drop files/folders between my local and remote computers?

Sì, è possibile trascinare e rilasciare più file/cartelle tra il computer locale e quello remoto durante una sessione in corso. Selezionate i file/cartelle desiderati dal computer remoto e rilasciateli in una posizione specifica del computer locale o viceversa. È possibile trasferire in modo sicuro i file su più piattaforme, ad esempio da Windows a Mac o viceversa.