# 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.

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A confirmation message is shown

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

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

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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.