

The Windows version is accessible as both a standard desktop application and a Windows Universal app. You can run TeamViewer from a variety of platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android. TeamViewer is free for personal use, though if you plan to use it on the job, you’ll want to review the paid subscription options, all of which offer a free 15-day trial. SEE: Remote access policy (Tech Pro Research)


Remotely control and transfer files on another PC.Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, LogMeIn, and GoToMyPC are some of the tools available for this task–another tool worth trying is TeamViewer. You need to remotely access another computer to view files, run programs, or troubleshoot a problem. Follow this step-by-step guide on using TeamViewer. TeamViewer is a handy program to remotely control any computer running Windows, MacOS, or Linux. For instance, you could use it when you need to help a friend fix his computer, and you don't want to create a TeamViewer account.How to remotely access any PC using TeamViewer This method is suitable when you don't need frequent remote access to the target computer or device. The Partner ID is a code which allows to anyone using it to connect to that computer or device. How to connect to a computer or device using a Partner IDĪs we've already stated, the computer you are trying to connect must have installed the TeamViewer desktop app, which is able to generate a Partner ID. If the other computer or device you want to connect to is also running the TeamViewer: Remote Control app, you need to use a TeamViewer account and add the target computer to it, because the app doesn't generate a Partner ID. The TeamViewer: Remote Control app allows you to connect to another computer or device using two ways: a Partner ID or a TeamViewer account.

You can't connect to a computer or device that doesn't have the TeamViewer service installed and running. You can start a remote connection with devices or computers running the TeamViewer: Remote Control app or the TeamViewer desktop app. TeamViewer: Remote Control, app, Windows Requirements for connecting to another computer or device using the TeamViewer: Remote Control app
