How to Use TeamViewer: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

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How to Use TeamViewer: 11 Steps (with Pictures)
How to Use TeamViewer: 11 Steps (with Pictures)
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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

Use TeamViewer Step 1
Use TeamViewer Step 1

Step 1. Go to 'https://www.teamviewer.com'

Use TeamViewer Step 2
Use TeamViewer Step 2

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.

Use TeamViewer Step 3
Use TeamViewer Step 3

Step 3. Save the installation file to a folder on your computer

Use TeamViewer Step 4
Use TeamViewer Step 4

Step 4. When the download of the installation file is finished, open it to proceed with the installation of the program

Use TeamViewer Step 5
Use TeamViewer Step 5

Step 5. Select the 'Start' or 'Install' radio button

Use TeamViewer Step 6
Use TeamViewer Step 6

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.

Use TeamViewer Step 7
Use TeamViewer Step 7

Step 7. Select the 'Show advanced settings' check button if you want to change the installation path

Use TeamViewer Step 8
Use TeamViewer Step 8

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.

Use TeamViewer Step 9
Use TeamViewer Step 9

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

Use TeamViewer Step 10
Use TeamViewer Step 10

Step 10. Enter the ID that was communicated to you by your interlocutor in the ID field of the 'Create session' section

Use TeamViewer Step 11
Use TeamViewer Step 11

Step 11. When prompted, enter the password provided by your interlocutor

  • You should now have full remote access to your partner's computer.

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    Use TeamViewer Step 11Bullet1

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