Teamviewer - Remote Control Program For Free

November 28, 2007 | 2,508 views | by Alex | Filed under: Web & Design

Everybody who helps remotly via phone or chat friends and family with their computer problems knows how long it can take to explain step by step to solve the problem. Especially if the other person is a completely beginner. It can be a very time consuming and nervous wrecking process to help the person on the other end of the telephone line.

I have to deal with this problem several times a week, when friends need my help to fix something on their computer.

Luckily there are some Remote Control Programs on the market, where you easily can log into their computer and see everything what’s going on, like you are in front of it. The selection of these kind of programs is huge, like Remote Desktop, Logmein, pcAnywhere and much more. Unfortunately most of them aren’t free or they have a time limit.

Since recently Teamviewerturned their time limit off for private use and you can help your friends as long as you need, without any interruptions. But don’t forget, only for private use, for commercial use you have to aquire a license, which is, compare to others, very affordable.

This program is even for a beginner very easy to use. You just have to Teamviewer“>download Teamviewer 3 from their website. You can save the program or you can just execute. An installation like you need for a normal program is possible but not neccessary.

The user who needs help starts the program and tells his friend (the Geek) the ID no. and password, which is listed in the window. That’s it, now the Geek has to type in the ID no. and password to have full control over the computer, it looks like he is in front of the other pc.

You can also get this program in German, Spanish, Portugese, French, Dutch and Danish.

Additional Function included in the free version:

Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc.
Share your files, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer
Simple to use, fast and secure
Free use for private matter

What program are you using for remote control? Which program or method do you like most, and why?

Tags: Computer Support, Help, Logmein, PC Help, pcAnywhere, Remote Controll, Remote Desktop, Teamviewer

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Teamviewer - Remote Control Program For Free…

Everybody who helps remotely via phone or chat friends and family with their computer problems knows how long it can take to explain step by step to solve the problem.

Luckily there are some Remote Control Programs on the market, the selection of the…

bloggingzoom.com from Canada wrote on November 28, 2007 - 4:01 pm
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You’re right, there are many remote support tools out there and finding one that has “no strings” can be a long-winded one. Thanks for finding this one and producing the review..I will certainly add it to my growing list of tools that I use to support the family!!

Lazer from United Kingdom wrote on December 1, 2007 - 11:45 am
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Hey Lazer,

I hope that will be a program you are looking for. I’m very satisfied with it.

Alex from United States wrote on December 1, 2007 - 12:51 pm
Using Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11 on Windows XP

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Yes man, I have faced the problem of solving computer problems for my friends and family via phone or chat several times. During those times I wished if I could help them with their PC on my desk!
Personally I used only windows ‘Remote Desktop Connection’ program occasionally for my professional purpose. But that’s something different I feel.
This ‘Teamviewer’ would be a nice experience I hope. I am going to download it soon.
Lot of thanks for recommending such useful software. Let me check the pros and cons myself now

suvankarc from India wrote on January 5, 2008 - 9:26 am
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Hey Suvankarc,

Glad you find this tip useful and let me know how you like Teamviewer. Would be interesting what your experience is.

Alex from United States wrote on January 9, 2008 - 9:35 pm
Using Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11 on Windows XP

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What a great program! I’ve not found any other on demand remote assistance programs that are completely free - even for non commercial use. I would suggest that you turn off incoming connections though, otherwise the person you are helping will be able to reverse the process and view and control your computer! This is really easy to do - in TeamViewer options, go to security and bring the slider all the way down.

Cb from United Kingdom wrote on February 17, 2008 - 8:54 am
Using Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 on Windows XP

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Hi Cb,

thanks for your comment and for your tip. Also they do have a new version, 3.5. Did you check it out? You can even restart the computer remotely now and some other nice features. Everything for free - for non commercial use.

Alex from United States wrote on February 20, 2008 - 1:39 am
Using Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 on Windows XP