RDP -- How to prompt to accept connection? 1

[kasandoro]

How can I, using RDP and GPO, set all our Windows XP Pro systems up to prompt the user to accept a connection before initiating that connection from our helpdesk?

 

[linney]

Maybe you could use Remote Assistance rather than Remote Desktop?

301527 - How to configure a computer to receive Remote Assistance offers in Windows XP and Windows 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=301527&FR=1

306496 - How to configure or disable Solicited Remote Assistance in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306496&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

300546 - Overview of Remote Assistance in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300546&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

To offer remote assistance type the following in the start run box -

hcp://CN=Microsoft%20Corporation,L=Redmond,S=Washington,C=US/Remote%20Assistance/Escalation/unsolicited/unsolicitedrcui.htm