# Launching Remote Control of a Client from Advanced Insights

*Applies to: Patch My PC Advanced Insights*

Anywhere in the Advanced Insights portal when you click a computer name you will be shown the Device View. If the device is online the Remote Control button in the top right hand corner will be available.

<figure><img src="/files/iOpMuB34qFnlOm93lbRy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Device View</p></figcaption></figure>

A confirmation message is shown

<figure><img src="/files/tckNWiGYlSNn6AehmU24" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remote Control confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>

Following which the Remote Control tool will launch.&#x20;

If you are missing the setup outlined in the "[Requirements for Remote Control](/patch-my-pc-insights/requirements-for-advanced-insights-remote-control.md)" document, you will be shown this message.

<figure><img src="/files/4hxcs8p3NlXeKrJolPHs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Missing handler message</p></figcaption></figure>

Clicking yes will take you to the Requirements for Remote Control documentation page. You must complete the rest of the requirements above to be able to use the tool.


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