在我们之前的一些教程中，我们讨论了远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)和远程协助(Remote Assistance)。它们的名称相似，都用于远程连接到其他计算机。认为它们是同一件事是很自然的。然而，它们是两种不同的工具，每一种都有自己的用途。今天，我们将看看他们每个人都做了什么，以及他们的区别是什么。
什么是远程桌面连接？
远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)是一种 Windows 工具，可让您从远程位置访问和控制计算机。
为了成功建立与另一台计算机的远程桌面连接，您需要了解和设置一些事项：(desktop connection)
- 您要连接的计算机必须允许远程连接。这是从主机(host computer)的系统属性(System Properties)中设置的。
- 您需要知道要连接的计算机的名称或IP 地址。(IP address)如果您尝试连接到与您位于同一LAN中的计算机，则可以使用其名称或 IP 地址(name or IP address)。如果您尝试通过Internet连接到计算机，则需要主机(host computer)的IP 地址(IP address)。使用它的名字是行不通的。
- 您必须知道主机上(host computer)管理员帐户(administrator account)的凭据，或已启用远程桌面(Remote Desktop)连接的标准用户帐户的凭据。(user account)
连接到远程计算机后，您将获得对它的完全控制。这意味着您可以像在它前面一样使用远程计算机。您可以访问任何文档、运行所有程序、使用连接到它的任何设备等。
主机(host computer)不会在其屏幕上显示任何内容，因此没有人会远程看到您在做什么。
如果您想了解有关远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)的更多信息，请阅读以下教程：
- 如何在Windows 7和Windows 8中启用(Windows 8)远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connections)
- 如何从Windows 7和Windows 8.1远程连接到(Windows 8.1)Windows PC
什么是 Windows 远程协助？
Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)是一种工具，可让您远程向其他 Windows 用户提供或从其他Windows用户那里获得技术支持。
为了使Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)正常工作，您需要进行一些设置：
- 将获得帮助的用户必须在其计算机的系统属性中启用(System Properties)Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)。
- 需要帮助的用户必须通过Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)请求帮助。
- 提供技术帮助的人需要知道需要帮助的用户设置的连接密码(connection password)。
- 需要帮助的用户必须批准远程连接。
建立远程连接后，两个用户将看到相同的计算机屏幕(computer screen)。如果请求帮助的用户愿意，他/她可以共享his/her computer的控制权。这样，两端的用户都可以控制电脑的鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)。
有关Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)的更多信息，请查看本教程：如何使用Windows 远程协助提供(Windows Remote Assistance)远程支持(Remote Support)。
远程桌面连接和 Windows 远程协助(Between Remote Desktop Connection & Windows Remote Assistance)有什么区别？
通过本文前面的问题，您已经知道这两个 Windows 功能之间的不同之处。但是，让我们总结一下：
- 远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)仅在主机(host computer)允许远程连接时才有效，而Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)仅在接受帮助的用户允许远程协助(Remote Assistance)连接到他/她的计算机时才有效。
- 远程桌面连接允许您完全控制远程计算机（包括对(Remote Desktop Connection)桌面(Desktop)、文档、程序等的独占访问），而Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)允许您对自己的计算机（共享桌面、鼠标和键盘(mouse and keyboard)）进行部分控制) 以便从远程朋友或技术人员那里获得帮助。
- 远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)要求您知道在远程计算机上找到的帐户的凭据，而Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)需要邀请。
- 远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)不需要任何额外的权限，而Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)会要求寻求帮助的用户手动接受传入的远程连接。
- 远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)将仅在客户端计算机(client computer)（发起远程连接的用户）上显示计算机屏幕，而(computer screen)Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)将向所涉及的双方显示相同的桌面。(Desktop)
结论
远程桌面连接(Remote Desktop Connection)和Windows 远程协助(Windows Remote Assistance)具有相似的名称，都用于远程连接到其他计算机。但是，正如我们在本文中看到的，它们的目的是完全不同的。如果您有任何疑问，请使用下面的评论告诉我们。
What's Different Between Remote Desktop Connection & Windows Remote Assistance?
In some of our previous tutorials, we've talked аbout Remote Desktop Connection and about Remote Assistance. Their names are similar and they are both used to remotely connect to other computers. It's only natural to think they are the same thing. However, they are two distinct tools, each with its own purpose. Today, we'll see what each of them does, and what their differences are.
What Is Remote Desktop Connection?
Remote Desktop Connection is a Windows tool that allows you to access and control a computer from a remote location.
There are a few things you need to know and set, in order to successfully establish a remote desktop connection to another computer:
- The computer to which you will connect has to allow remote connections. This is set from the host computer's System Properties.
- You need to know the name or the IP address of the computer you want to connect to. If you're trying to connect to a computer in the same LAN as you, you can use its name or IP address. In case you're trying to connect to a computer over the Internet, you'll need the IP address of the host computer. Using its name won't work.
- You have to know the credentials of an administrator account from the host computer, or the credentials of a standard user account that has been enabled for Remote Desktop connections.
Once you've connected to a remote computer, you will gain full control of it. That means you can use the remote computer as if you are in front of it. You can access any documents, run all programs, use any devices that are connected to it, etc.
The host computer will display nothing on its screen, so no one will see what you are doing remotely.
If you want to know more about Remote Desktop Connection, read these tutorials:
What Is Windows Remote Assistance?
Windows Remote Assistance is a tool that allows you to remotely give or receive technical support to or from other Windows users.
In order for Windows Remote Assistance to work, there are a few things that you need to set up:
- The user who will receive assistance has to have Windows Remote Assistance enabled in his/her computer's System Properties.
- The user in need of help has to request assistance via Windows Remote Assistance.
- The person providing the technical assistance will need to know the connection password set by the user who needs help.
- The user in need of assistance has to approve the remote connection.
Once the remote connection is established, both users will see the same computer screen. If the user who asked for assistance wants to, he/she can share the control of his/her computer. This way, users at both ends will be able to control the computer's mouse and keyboard.
For further information on Windows Remote Assistance, check this tutorial: How to Provide Remote Support with Windows Remote Assistance.
What Are The Differences Between Remote Desktop Connection & Windows Remote Assistance?
Going through the previous questions in this article, you already know what's different between these two Windows feature. However, let's sum them all up:
- Remote Desktop Connection works only if the host computer allows remote connections, while Windows Remote Assistance works only if the user receiving assistance allows Remote Assistance connections to his/her computer.
- Remote Desktop Connection allows you to take full control of a remote computer (including exclusive access to the Desktop, documents, programs, etc.), while Windows Remote Assistance allows you to give partial control to your own computer (shared desktop, mouse and keyboard) in order to get help from a remote friend or technical person.
- Remote Desktop Connection requires you to know the credentials of an account found on the remote computer, while Windows Remote Assistance requires an invitation.
- Remote Desktop Connection doesn't need any additional permissions, while Windows Remote Assistance asks the user seeking help to manually accept an incoming remote connection.
- Remote Desktop Connection will show the computer screen only on the client computer (the user that initiated the remote connection), while Windows Remote Assistance will show the same Desktop to both parties involved.
Conclusion
Remote Desktop Connection and Windows Remote Assistance have similar names and both are used for remote connections to other computers. However, as we've seen in this article, their purposes are quite different. If you have questions, use the comments below to let us know.
