TeamViewer is a very powerful software, which allows you to remotely connect to any computer or server located in the world, in a few seconds. This application provides numerous features, including remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer between computers. It also allows you to connect to a computer on which TeamViewer is installed, simply using a web browser. TeamViewer is compatible with all popular operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS and Android. This short tutorial walks you through the process of installing the software and creating a first link to share your desktop with a second person.
Steps
Step 1. Go to 'https://www.teamviewer.com'
Step 2. Press the 'Download' button
TeamViewer is available in various versions for download, such as the complete installation, the portable version or the ZIP version.
Step 3. Save the installation file to a folder on your computer
Step 4. When the download of the installation file is finished, open it to proceed with the installation of the program
Step 5. Select the 'Start' or 'Install' radio button
Step 6. Select the option 'for private / non-commercial purposes', in case of personal use
Select 'business / commercial use' instead, if you have a commercial license.
Step 7. Select the 'Show advanced settings' check button if you want to change the installation path
Step 8. Within the 'Advanced Settings' screen, you can choose to enable the installation of additional features, such as 'TeamViewer VPN' or the Outlook add-on
When finished press the 'Finish' button.
Step 9. You are now ready to start a desktop sharing session with a second user, who obviously must have TeamViewer installed on their computer
Step 10. Enter the ID that was communicated to you by your interlocutor in the ID field of the 'Create session' section
Step 11. When prompted, enter the password provided by your interlocutor
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You should now have full remote access to your partner's computer.