What is TeamViewer used for?

What is TeamViewer used for?

The Software Its flagship product, TeamViewer, is an all-in-one solution for remote support, remote access, and online meetings which allows you to assist customers remotely, work with colleagues from a distance and also stay connected with your own devices or assist friends and family members.

Is Microsoft TeamViewer free?

TeamViewer is free for personal use, which means any tasks within your personal life for which you are not being paid. Connections between personal devices at home or helping friends and family remotely qualify as personal use. To learn more, see this article from the TeamViewer Community.

Is TeamViewer safe?

All TeamViewer versions use full encryption. Encryption is based on 4096bit RSA private/public key exchange and 256 Bit AES session encoding. This uses the same security level as https/SSL and is considered completely safe by today's standards.

Can someone access my computer if my TeamViewer is off?

Teamviewer is a means to an end. It's just ONE way, your computer can communicate with other devices. So, if your Teamviewer is disabled, your computer can not be accessed by using Teamviewer.

Can I delete TeamViewer?

Open the Control Panel. Under Programs click the Uninstall a Program link. Select the TeamViewer program and right click then select Uninstall/Change. Follow the prompts to finish the uninstallation of the software.

How long can you use TeamViewer for free?

You can use the free version as long as you like to for non-commercial use, meaning forever. To access your computer while you're away, you can simply set up easy access.

How do I install TeamViewer for personal use?

How to download and install TeamViewer for personal use

1. Visit http://www.teamviewer.com and click on the download button to start downloading the software:
2. Choose 'Default Installation' option and “Personal” then click on the 'Accept-finish' button.
3. After installation is finished, run Teamviewer by going to:

Why is TeamViewer unsafe?

According to BBC, a significant number of TeamViewer accounts were hacked back in 2016. Reports of attacks grew sharply, and hackers used credentials either from the data stolen by other companies or from giant caches. ... These reasons were enough to give TeamViewer a tag of insecure application.

Can I be hacked through TeamViewer?

The FBI alert doesn't specifically tell organizations to uninstall TeamViewer or any other type of desktop sharing software but warns that TeamViewer and other similar software can be abused if attackers gain access to employee account credentials or if remote access accounts (such as those used for Windows RDP access) ...

How do I know if TeamViewer is on?

To check, click on the up arrow in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Look for the teamviewer icon depicted in the picture below in the blue circle. Click on the small icon and you should see the teamviewer window appear.

How can I link to TeamViewer from my website?

• It's possible to add a customized button on your own website which links to the TeamViewer installation file or the TeamViewer website. You can use our Button Generator page to create a TeamViewer button according to your needs. The page will create HTML code which you can copy and paste onto your own website.

How do I update TeamViewer?

• Updating the remote TeamViewer can easily be done during a TeamViewer session. Within a remote control session click Extras > Remote Update on the session toolbar or just on Remote Update: It will then show you the available TeamViewer version numbers, asking you to confirm the update.

How to use TeamViewer?

• Provide remote support to colleagues, friends or customers and can share your desktop for meetings, presentations or team work.
• It can run as a Windows system service which allows you to access your computer even before you log into Windows.
• It can be connected from Android, iOS or Windows Phone 8 mobile devices to Windows, Mac or Linux computers.