i think without windows messenger you need to install remote assistance again (as if for windows 2000) and such, go here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx
here are requirements for remote assistance to work:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpands...eassist/intro.mspx
EDIT: you need windows messenger to use it, read sunshine's post
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=35...d=346013#pid346013
in the thread above read below to find a link to "CookieRevised's reply to I am about to rip my hair out over MS Messanger" to remove messenger correctly