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TeamViewer is a free tool that makes it incredibly easy to set and use a VPN connection; a Virtual Private Network that lets you take complete control of another PC from your own computer, whether they're separated by a soda can or a continent (and as long as both machines are running TeamViewer). It enables two-way connections in which users can flip control back and forth. TeamViewer also lets you hold virtual meetings with multiple participants (again, they all must have TeamViewer installed). With a name like TeamViewer, you'd expect it to be an enterprise-ready tool, and you'd be right: TeamViewer's robust simplicity is what happens when multiple users of vastly different skills need to use software. After a while, the bugs get squashed pretty firmly. But TeamViewer is free to non-commercial users. That means you can use it to access your work and home PCs remotely, of course. But you can also install it on your mom's PC (for example) and provide tech support from home.
We installed and opened TeamViewer on two Windows 7 PCs; one a 64-bit desktop, the other a 32-bit netbook. TeamViewer provides a user name and password for each machine. You simply need to enter each machine's numbers in the other to create a connection. The host PC's screen displays the remote PC's desktop in a window, and the host machine's mouse and keyboard control the remote PC's counterparts. We could open folders, files, and programs; run processes; and change settings: anything we could do with the remote machine's own controls, we could do from our main PC's controls, too, with TeamViewer. We tried the Meeting tool, too, but since we had TeamViewer installed on just two PCs, our pool of invitees was a bit small. TeamViewer offers some useful options; for instance, you can limit it to file transfers if you don't need total control.
TeamViewer is simply the easiest tool of its type we've used, and a far cry from the VPN apps of not so long ago. And it can cut down on the phone tag when friends and family need tech support!
TeamViewer - Control computers remotely - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From TeamViewer:
TeamViewer is a simple and fast solution for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer that works behind any firewall and NAT proxy. To connect to another computer just run TeamViewer on both machines without the need of an installation procedure. With the first start automatic partner IDs are generated on both computers. Enter your partner's ID into TeamViewer and the connection is established immediately. With over 100 million users TeamViewer is a standard tool to give support and assistance to people in remote locations. The software can also be used for presentations, where you can show your own desktop to a partner.
What's new in this version: Version 6.0.10511 includes multiple predefined passwords can be set in the host module and the full version option, active screensaver on the remote computer will be canceled on an incoming connection, and the random password can be disabled after a connection.
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4.6 starsout of 806 votes
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"Works like it says...And it's FREE!"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
free, it works
Cons
don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Summary
I'm betting this product is just like "go to meeting" software that's always advertised on the radio. but this costs nothing, and it works just fine.
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"Awesome product and easy to use"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Works on both MACs and PCs!
Good for helping out non-tech savvy families from a far!
Very easy to use and setup!Cons
Absolutely none so far!
Summary
It is just awesome that this product is free and very user friendly. You do not need the receiver to click on the button to accept the connection.
Where have you been all my life - Team Viewer??!! -
"Very helpful and useful....fantastic program"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Everything....very easy to use even for beginners.
Cons
Nothing in particular.
Summary
Simply the best free remote access program I have used.
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"Awesome Software ever made in computer history for FREE"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Awesome Software ever made in computer history, that too for FREE!
Cons
Awesome Software ever made in computer history, that too for FREE!
Summary
Awesome Software ever made in computer history, that too for FREE!
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"Excellent software"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Excellent tools! Small and easy to use for people with little PC knowledge. Best available at the moment
Cons
Do not find
Summary
I'm very happy with this software. It's very quick and simple to use
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"best product but it is trail version"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
i liked it ,but it worked for only a week
Cons
nice to share desktops
Summary
it wil be good if you got a full version
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"Question Thanks"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Will Update
Cons
Will Update
Summary
This looks like a good program (parents are computer illiterate and live in another country) - just one question can you control programs from your end (CCleaner, Defraggler, skype, and so forth)? Thanks to anyone who takes the time to reply to this :-)
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"Much More Than Expected"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
Everything everyone positive has written about it.
If you purchase a new machine, just transfer all the files from the old one.Cons
None, None, None
Summary
Probably the best piece of free software ever written.
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"een geweldig programma"
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
zie punt 1
Cons
zie punt 1
Summary
zie punt 1
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"Did not function for me a advertised."
Version: TeamViewer 6.0.10511
Pros
??????????? ???
Cons
Never was able to do a remote on the target machine
Summary
Needs some more work I believe
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