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Has anyone had the experience on line asking to have access to visual of your computer? (Original Post) Stargazer99 5 hrs ago OP
yes peasant one 5 hrs ago #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 4 hrs ago #2
Sure, all the time, BUT------ DFW 4 hrs ago #3
;-{)......Phishing Goonch 4 hrs ago #4
Yep. You're granting access to EVERYTHING on the computer. Liberal In Texas 2 hrs ago #8
Apple tech support, when I called them to resolve an issue, and they asked permission to do so. sop 3 hrs ago #5
Only work IT obamanut2012 3 hrs ago #6
Yes. Apple support. I called THEM. marybourg 2 hrs ago #7
Only for trusted support people. usonian 49 min ago #9

peasant one

(169 posts)
1. yes
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 06:11 AM
5 hrs ago

I have when I called apple about problem they asked for a visual. Don't know why but I did and it was fine but it has been years ago.

Response to Stargazer99 (Original post)

DFW

(59,909 posts)
3. Sure, all the time, BUT------
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 06:36 AM
4 hrs ago

That is ONLY when my head office in Dallas needs to troubleshoot, due regular security updates, or allow me to install drivers or replace my password, which is regularly a couple of times a year.

Other than that? It's something I'd never allow, although I'm sure it's attempted (and probably accomplished) without my knowledge.

Liberal In Texas

(16,127 posts)
8. Yep. You're granting access to EVERYTHING on the computer.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 08:38 AM
2 hrs ago

I would only do it if I knew the person. Like my wife. Which is the only time I've done it.

usonian

(24,260 posts)
9. Only for trusted support people.
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:38 AM
49 min ago

Fake repair people pay for placement on Google and pretend to be "HP printer support" or other, and ask to share screens *by downloading remote access software*

(This happened to my ex) it was a disaster. Malware was loaded.

Of course, Microsoft Copilot does this all day long (captures your screen, passwords, boudoir photos and all) which is why one should avoid Google and Microsoft like poison.





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