Want to know how to use TeamViewer for remote desktop connection. You can control your friends or other computers from your computer by using the free software TeamViewer. Earlier we have given a tutorial about How to do remote desktop access with Google chrome, this time we will tell you about how to use TeamViewer for remote desktop monitoring.
Technology is increasing at its best now. Many of us love computers maybe for gaming purposes or something. But we all get irritated with the stupid problems which we often face while operating a computer. Right? Wait! Here is what to do. Just contact your friends who are somewhat good at computers and ask them to solve the problem by just operating their desktop. Yes, you heard it right. He/she can solve your system problems by using TeamViewer.
What is TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a free remote desktop client for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It allows your technician or friend or someone who is good at computers to solve your problem remotely from his desktop. Moreover, it offers you a variety of features, and you may be a bit confused with all of them in the initial stages. It’s one of the great ways to help your friends with computer problems, and you will love it.
TeamViewer Review
TeamViewer is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Rasberry Pi, Android, and iOS. TeamViewer is available in both paid and free versions. The free version is only for private and non-commercial use only.
Key Features of TeamViewer
The Key features of TeamViewer are
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Cross-Platform Access
- Mobile Device Access
- iOS Screen Sharing
- Remote Printing
- Flexible File Sharing
- Multi-language support
- Multi-user support sessions
- Time-saving Shortcuts
Plans and Pricing
TeamViewer is available in 3 different plans in the name of Business License, Premium License, and Corporate License. The pricing of the three plans are shown in the below screenshot.
How to use TeamViewer
You can use the team viewer non-commercial version for free. When you want to use TeamViewer, you need to install its application on your system.
How to Install TeamViewer
It may be a bit wired and new to start with some new software. Below is the guide which takes away the worries from you.
First of all you need to install the team viewer software. Just open this team viewer page. Select Download Now button. It will automatically download the software for your OS.
Just install it and click on the run which appears as a pop-up window to start the setup program.
Now a pop-up asks you about how you are going to use it and the reason for its installation. Just fill it and accept the terms by clicking on “accept and finish.”
Using TeamViewer for remote desktop connection?
Before using TeamViewer you need to create a free account.
You can create a free account using your mail to make maximum use of the team viewer. After accepting the terms, it finishes the setup and displays you the ID and password. You can even connect to your partner by knowing his ID and Password. Exchange of ID and password is necessary to remote control the other system. After placing your partner ID just click on connect to Partner.
It takes some time to connect and the screen blurs. After a while, you can be able to see your partner screen, and you can make changes to it as well. This is how we can solve other PC issues using team viewer.
Moreover, you can share a file remotely by using team viewer. Just click on “file transfer” instead of “remote control” and then connect to the partner by using his/her ID and Password. Just drag the files which are to be sent.
You can have a conversation with your partner by using the simple chat box at the bottom of the right side. Once connected to the partner, you can use chat effectively.
You are even allowed to adjust the visuals of the screen by heading over to the “view” which is at the top of the screen.
we may feel better if we had some recorded video of that team viewer session and it provides it too. Yeah! Just head to the extras which are at the top of the screen. Below is a serene shot for a better view. You are done with the basics of the team viewer. Just solving your PC issues remotely.
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How to use TeamViewer Meeting
How to Host Meetings in TeamViewer
Open the TeamViewer application, and Click on the meetings option, which is on the left menu. Then, you will find the Host Meeting option. Under the Host Meeting option, you will find two options as Start and Scheduler.
Start – This option is to start the meetings immediately. A new window will pop-up with a meeting screen with a lot of options. The participant’s list will be displayed on the right side of the window. You can also share your screen by clicking on the share screen option. Adding new participants and end meeting options are available on the right bottom of the window.
Scheduler – This option is to arrange and Schedule upcoming meetings. After clicking on the scheduler option in the Meeting section, a new window called My Meetings will be opened. To schedule a meeting, click on New Meeting. Then, a dialogue box will open. Enter and save the details like Subject, start time, End time, and password.
How to Join Meetings in TeamViewer
To join meetings in the TeamViewer, we need meeting ID and Password. Click on the meetings options, and enter the meeting ID on the dialogue box under the join meeting section. The Meeting ID looks like m051-611-88. Then, Click on Join.
How to Uninstall TeamViewer completely
Open Control Panel, and click on Uninstall a Program option.(Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features).
Right click on the TeamViewer application, and click on “Uninstall”.
Then, a dialogue box will open which asks to confirm the uninstallation process by clicking on the uninstall option. If you want to uninstall TeamViewer completely, check-in the dialogue box, or else uncheck it.
After clicking on uninstall, it takes some time to complete the uninstallation process. After completion, you will get a notification as completed. Click on Close and That’s it, TeamViewer will be removed completely from your computer.
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Conclusion:
Because of the TeamViewer features, most of the users are preferring to use TeamViewer for both personal and company use. Most of the people are thinking as, TeamViewer spy on them. It’s absolutely wrong. TeamViewer doesn’t spy on anyone. It is very safe to use TeamViewer.
This is about How to use TeamViewer. I hope you had understood the installation, monitoring of the PC, hosting and joining Meetings, and Uninstall process of TeamViewer with the above guide. Let me know your issues through the comment section and we will try to solve them within no time. Like our blog please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the WhatVwant channel on YouTube for regular updates.
How to Use TeamViewer – FAQs
Can Someone access to my computer using TeamViewer?
In general, it is possible only to access your computer if you share your TeamViewer ID and associated Password with the another person. Without knowing the ID and Password, it is not possible to access the computer.
Can TeamViewer spy on you?
TeamViewer is not a spy program. TeamViewer can only be used when the computers are on and the responsible person/owner is using the computer or allowing a friend or tech to access the computer.
Can I use TeamViewer on Android Device?
Of course, you can use TeamViewer by downloading the free application from the Playstore.
Great info. In addition to teamviewer, you may also try on premise R-HUB remote support servers. It works from behind the firewall, hence better security.