|
The Scripts
|
|
|
|
Windows Sidebar Gadgets
|
|
|
 Start Offer Remote Assistance ** Version 1.80 **
|
|
|
Start Offer Remote Assistance [sora.exe] is a utility script that starts the Offer Remote Assistance application on
a Windows XP, Windows Vista, or a Windows 2003 computer. But wait there's more... you can pass a machine name to the script and it will start the Offer Remote
Assistance application with that machine name pre-populated in the computer name field, then it will 'press' the connect button
to show you who is logged onto that machine so you may start viewing the screen.
As you know, starting Offer Remote Assistance in Windows XP is cumbersome using the Start > Help and Support method. Try finding
the darn thing - it's not easy. This script alleviates that frustration. Put the script on your C:\ drive and create shortcuts (or use a command line) to
the application with a machine name right inside the shortcut, for example: C:\sora.exe wkstn01 In this example,
Offer Remote Assistance will start with the name 'wkstn01' in the computer name field. If you prefer to type the machine name directly
into the Remote Assistance window, just double click on sora.exe to launch Offer Remote Assistance in its original form. If you place the
SORA.exe utility in a location that is sourced in your PATH system variable list, you do not need to type the C:\ in front of the application.
For instance, I store mine in the C:\windows\System32 directory and simply type: "sora wkstn01" (without quotes), in my run box.
On Microsoft Windows Vista, you have the same choices as previously described, you can pass a
machine name to SORA and it will start the Vista offer remote assistance application in "expert" mode and auto connect to the computer. Alternatively,
if you do not pass a machine name, the Vista offer remote assistance application will simply start in the "expert" mode and then you can
manually type in a name or select from the previous connection list.
** Version 1.80, released 5/27/2009 **
DOWNLOAD ~
DONATE ~
PLEASE USE THE NEW FORUM TO REPORT ISSUES, ASK QUESTIONS OR COMMENT ON THIS PRODUCT
If you have found this utility useful please consider making a DONATION. Donations help keep this site running,
provide resources to develop new scripts, and further enhancements to existing scripts.
|
Home |
FAQ |
Forum |
Contact |
Copyright
2006 - 2010 Lee Laboy All rights reserved.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and the Windows logo
are registered trademarks of
the Microsoft Corporation.
|
|
