Why You Need to Download Quick Assist from Microsoft Store
Downloading Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store is crucial for maintaining secure remote assistance sessions․ The current built-in version of Quick Assist is reaching its end of service‚ and the new version available on May 16 will require a Microsoft Store download․ To access the new version‚ simply search for Quick Assist in the Microsoft Store and click ‘Get’․ This will ensure that your remote assistance sessions remain secure and up-to-date․
End of Service for Built-in Quick Assist
The built-in Quick Assist app is reaching the end of its service‚ and will be replaced by a Microsoft Store version on May 16․ After this date‚ the existing inbox app will no longer work․ Users will see a prompt whenever they open the app‚ advising them to download the new version from the Microsoft Store․ Microsoft does not store any data about either the sharer or the helper for longer than three days‚ and the helper does require the sharer to respond to application permission prompts in some scenarios․ However‚ otherwise the helper has the same permissions as the sharer on the device․ It is essential to download the new version of Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store to ensure that your remote assistance sessions remain secure and functional․
How to Download Quick Assist from Microsoft Store
Downloading Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store is a straightforward process․ Simply select the Start button‚ then select Microsoft Store․ In the Store window‚ type Quick Assist in the search box․ Click Quick Assist in the list‚ and then click the Get button․ If you’re on a PC that’s managed by your work or school‚ you might not be able to download Quick Assist․ In that case‚ you’ll need to contact your IT department to obtain the app․ Once Quick Assist is installed‚ you can use it to connect to another person’s PC and help them with their issues‚ or request help from someone else․
How to Install Quick Assist without Microsoft Store
If you are unable to access the Microsoft Store‚ there are still ways to install Quick Assist on your device․ One method is to use Group Policy Management to deploy Quick Assist across your organization․ Another method is to use a ․appxbundle file to install Quick Assist manually․ To do this‚ you will need to obtain the ․appxbundle for Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store‚ and then use PowerShell to install the app on your device․ It is important to note that these methods require administrative privileges and should only be used by experienced IT professionals․
Using Group Policy Management
If you are an IT administrator‚ you can use Group Policy Management to deploy Quick Assist across your organization without using the Microsoft Store․ To do this‚ follow these steps⁚
- Open Group Policy Management on your domain controller․
- Create a new Group Policy Object (GPO) for Quick Assist․
- Navigate to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Quick Assist․
- Enable the “Allow deployment of Quick Assist” policy․
- In the “Quick Assist package location” field‚ enter the path to the ․appxbundle file for Quick Assist․
- Save the GPO and apply it to the appropriate organizational units (OUs)․
Once the GPO is applied‚ Quick Assist will be installed on all devices within the specified OUs․ This method requires administrative privileges and should only be used by experienced IT professionals․
Using a ․appxbundle File
If you are unable to download Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store‚ you can use a ․appxbundle file to install it manually․ Here are the steps to follow⁚
- Download the ․appxbundle file for Quick Assist from a trusted source․
- Save the file to a location on your device․
- Right-click on the file and select “Properties”․
- Check the box next to “Unblock” and click “Apply”․
- Right-click on the file and select “Install”․
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation process․
Once the installation is complete‚ you can launch Quick Assist from the Start menu or search for it using the taskbar search bar․ It is important to note that this method requires administrative privileges and should only be used by experienced IT professionals․
Conclusion
In conclusion‚ there are two main methods to download Quick Assist without the Microsoft Store⁚ using Group Policy Management and using a ․appxbundle file․ The first method is best suited for organizations that have an Active Directory environment‚ while the second method can be used by individual users or smaller organizations․ However‚ it is important to note that both methods require a certain level of technical expertise and should only be attempted by experienced IT professionals․ Additionally‚ it is crucial to ensure that any ․appxbundle files are obtained from a trusted source to avoid potential security risks․
Regardless of the method chosen‚ it is essential to keep Quick Assist updated to ensure the security and functionality of remote assistance sessions․ Microsoft has announced that the current built-in version of Quick Assist will reach its end of service on May 16‚ 2022‚ and users will need to download the new version from the Microsoft Store to continue using the tool․ Therefore‚ it is recommended to start planning for this update as soon as possible to avoid any potential disruption to remote support services․