CNET Editors' review
TeamViewer is an excellent screen-sharing and file-transfer app that can be used to facilitate business collaborations, remotely access a second computer, or help distraught relatives diagnose and cure computer problems. Along with being free for noncorporate use, it gives users precisely the tools they need to share screens securely, send files with a minimum of hassle, control access rights, and even flip which user has control.
The options available while you're in control work smoothly. You can maximize the pane that the other computer's screen is visible in, as well as utilize several smart options from a drop-down toolbar in the center of the window. A big X lets you close the connection, while the Actions button lets you switch who's in control, disable remote input, and reboot remotely. The View menu hides options to adjust the screen resolution, the optimization toward speed or quality, and control multiple-monitor displays. New features that work just as effortlessly as the old ones include VoIP audio and video conferencing, and integrated teleconferencing. These features push TeamViewer a notch above the rest because they will work without requiring firewall reconfiguration.
When you log in, you're given an access code and a password. Sharing those allows your computer to be controlled by the level you set it to: remote support, presentation, file transfer, or VPN. The TeamViewer servers remember which computers you've connected to, so reconnecting to previously shared computers happens faster. TeamViewer also has a Web-based version, for remote connecting to home from public computer. Even the installation process is impressive. Users can toggle admin rights, can opt out of running at startup, and can opt into installing the TeamViewer VPN driver for more secure screen sharing. TeamViewer makes screen-sharing and file-sharing as fluid and unobtrusive as it should be, and is a must-have for the home or remote office user.
Publisher's Description
From TeamViewer:
Would you like to help friends or acquaintances with their computer problems from a remote location or have them help you? Do you want to make large files available to others - quickly and easily? Or would you like to show your desktop to someone at a remote location? In these and many other cases, TeamViewer is the perfect freeware for you. Use TeamViewer free of charge as a personal user and benefit from its extensive capabilities: remote control of PCs, transfer of files, working online with others in a team, communicating via VoIP or video, chatting or presenting online. TeamViewer is easy to use and secure (and trouble-free behind firewalls, proxy servers and NAT routers). Test it yourself: Download TeamViewer (without registration). Your first connection will be up and running in two minutes.
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"Simple tool"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
easy to use
Cons
it can satify me
Summary
hope more wonderful software
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"Great tools!"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
installed and it's ready to perform! only need the id to work!
Cons
NO-Its working and free!
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"Easy to use, works with everything possible"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
I can access my home PC from work, school, or my iPod by using my account. There is a two part security system, one that generates a randomly generated password and another that has one constant set password (helps when accessing my home PC when there is no one around to give me the password to the home PC)
Cons
Occasionally my connection will randomly disconnect, but I am assuming it was because I was being inactive for some time
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"Great Program!!"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
Easy to use, powerful. Can easily connect to another computer when your away from home and FTP files or see your desktop at home when you're away.
Cons
I had just one issue this week, after using this software for a long time, Had a problem when I ftp copy from a very large folder. If you don't allow it to complete and abort it, it may mess up the destination folder. Also there is no easy way to set the default quality on your destination desktop computer.
Summary
Love it. will use it. I recommend it to all.
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"Excellent remote access program"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
Free
Easy to use,I enjoy that I can assist my grandparents with there computer while in another country no more dreaded phone calls trying to explain to them what to do.Now I just do it myself.Cons
No cons an amazing piece of software
Summary
This program is truly terrific I was able to access a relative's computer who was not computer savvy and solved the problems with the machine in 5 minutes.I love that the program is stable and free as other programs can run you up to $200.
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"Great software for remote support!"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
easy to install & compatible with all the platforms our family uses. (XP, Vista & W7) I am able to fully support my parents in florida from anywhere in the world!
Cons
screen image is not 100% clear or full resolution as compaired with logmein
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"Two thumbs up!"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
Excellent software!
Easy to use, yet extremly effective and stable!Cons
No cons. so far.
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"Best Remote Viewer For Tech Support"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
Free for individual use. Works well and fast. No ports needed to be configured on router.
Cons
None really.
Summary
Very easy to help family and friends using this. Highly recommend!
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"Works Perfect As Described!!!!"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
Simple. Have someone give you the ID and Password from their Teamviewer and it just works!!
Cons
None. Just Works
Summary
I have been using this for years and have had absolutely NO PROBLEMS!!!!
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"Had trouble, couldn't get it to work"
Version: TeamViewer 7.0.12979
Pros
None that I could see
Cons
I installed, as far as I can tell, followed instructions. I couldn't get it to work. Emailed and asked for help. Got the usual 'form' letter reply, no response for 48 hours, and I gave up on it.
Summary
This was my first attempt at Remote Access; didn't work, but do not know it was me or not. Maybe instructions could be better with very specific examples.
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