Is it possible to use remote assistance as remote control (i.e.
initate a remote assistance session from a remote comnputer without
havign to have someone on the other end "accept" the connection)?

I have a number of comuters that are used as unmanned dispalys that I
control using VNC, but would rather use the built-in remote control
features in XP. Remote Desktop will not work since it will leave the
computer "locked" upon disconnect and also does not keep the same
diaply resolution settings. I have found GPO settings to allow
unsolicated assistance, but it still requires the assistee to
acknowledge the request.