Greetings,

Yes, in order to use Remote Assistance in Windows Live Messenger, you need the latest version
of Windows Messenger installed (not Live, it's a separate product).

You can grab it from he
http://microsoft.com/downloads/detai...f-9157a3b3d774

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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
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"Charlie3110" wrote in message
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I am trying to give remote access to a friend using Live Messenger but every
time I try it tells me that I have not got the latest edition of Messneger
loaded but I go to the site it directs me to and download for about the 4th
time the same version. I get the same result. I have downloaded the Free
Option. What am I missing?
Thanks
Charlie