With TeamViewer, you can remotely connect to your or someone's computer in order to solve any problem or for other purposes. The program supports all major operating systems - both for desktop computers and mobile devices - phones and tablets. On the computer from which you want to connect to another computer must be set to the TEAMVIEWER version (there is also a version of the TeamViewer Quick Support, which only supports the incoming connection and does not require installation) that can be downloaded for free from the official site http: //www.teamviewer .com / RU /. It is worth noting that the program is free for personal use only - ie, In case you use it for non-commercial purposes. It may also be useful to review: The best free software for remote computer management.
Update July 16, 2014. Former employees TeamViewer presented a new program for remote access to the desktop - AnyDesk. Its main difference is a very high speed of work (60 FPS), minimal delays (about 8 ms) and all this without having to reduce the quality of graphic design or screen resolution, that is, the program is suitable for full-fledged work at a remote computer. AnyDesk review.
How to download TeamViewer and install the program to the computer
To download TeamViewer, click on the link to the official website of the program that I gave above and click "Free Full Version" - the version of the program that is suitable for your operating system (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) will automatically be downloaded. If for some reason it does not work, then download TeamViewer by clicking "Download" in the top menu of the site and selecting the version you want.
Installation of the program does not represent special difficulties. The only one should slightly clarify the items that appear on the first TEAMVIEWER installation screen:
- Install - just setting the full version of the program, in the future it can be used to control the remote computer, as well as configure in such a way that you can connect to this computer from anywhere.
- Install to manage this computer remotely - the same as the previous item, but configuring the remote connection to this computer occurs at the program installation phase.
- Only run - just run TeamViewer allows for a single connection to other people, or your computer, without having to install software on your computer. This item suits you in case you do not need the opportunity to connect to your computer at any time remotely.
After installing the program, you will see the main window in which your ID and password will be specified - they are needed to manage the current computer remotely. On the right side of the program there will be an empty field of the "Partner ID", which allows you to connect to another computer and remotely control them.
Configuring uncontrolled access in TeamViewer
Also, if you select the "Install to manage this computer to control this computer to then manage this computer," an uncontrolled access window will appear, with which you can configure static data for access specifically to this computer (without this setting, the password may vary after each program startup ). When setting up, it will also be asked to create a free account on the TeamViewer website, which will allow you to lead a list of computers with which you work, quickly connect to them or exchange instant messages. I do not use such an account, because for personal observations, in the case when there are many computers in the list, TeamViewer can stop working alleged due to commercial use.
Remote computer management to assist the user
Remote access to the desktop and computer as a whole is the most used TeamViewer. Most often have to connect to the client, which has been loaded the TeamViewer Quick Support module, which does not require installation and easy to use. (QuickSupport works only in Windows and Mac OS X).
Main Window TeamViewer Quick Support
After the user will download QuickSupport, it will be enough for it to run the program and inform you the ID and password it will display. You will also need to enter a partner ID in the TEAMViewer main window, click the "Connect to Partner" button, then enter a password that will request the system. After connecting, you will see the working desktop of the remote computer and you can do all the necessary actions.
Main program window for remote control computer TeamViewer
Similarly, you can remotely manage your computer on which the complete version of TeamViewer is installed. If you specified a personal password when installing or in the program settings, then, provided that your computer is connected to the Internet, you can access it from any other computer or a mobile device on which TeamViewer is installed.
Other TeamViewer functions
In addition to the remote control of the computer and access to the desktop, TeamViewer can be used for webinars and learning simultaneously multiple users. To do this, use the tab "Conference" in the main window.
You can start a conference or connect to the already peculiar. When holding a conference, you can show your desktop users or a separate window, as well as allow them to perform actions on your computer.
These are just some, but not all the possibilities that TeamViewer provides for free. In it there are many other features - file transfer, VPN configuration between two computers, and more. Here I only briefly described some of the most sought-after functions of this software for remote control of the computer. In one of the following articles, I will consider some aspects of using this program more.