I have mention before on the How to use LogMeIn with provide the step by step user guide to my reader. Due to a lot step needed, my client/reader still have some problem to follow the instruction. I still need a lot of effort to guide them deploy the software and remote access to their computer for troubleshooting.
Recently I found another alternative remote control software which name TeamViewer. This software really very EASY to use. For those (Technical Person) who fail to use this software, I will rudely call you as stupid, and better pack your back and go back to jungle.
How to use TeamViewer?
This remote control software just require few step, both remote control and destination workstation require to have this software. I always provide my client this link www.calvyn.com/software/tv.exe only or you may download from TeamViewer Website.
Step 1: Run the remote control software without Install
Execute this exe file, you will have this screen shoot, choose RUN if you does not want to install it into your local computer. This is the advantage of this software which does not require to install the remote control software in your computer.
Step 2: Agree the Term and License Agreement
This software is free for private use, if you use for commercial or business purpose, you require to paid for the license.
Step 3: Start to use
With about 3 click, You can start use this remote control software already.
If you are the remote control workstation (Technical Support), request ID and password (left) from your destination workstation. Then key in the ID and password on “create session” section (right), and hit connect.
If you are destination workstation (Client), provide the ID and Password (left) to your technical support, so that they have the authority to enter your workstation.
Password Require for remote control workstation to access destination workstation
After finish all this step, remote control workstation will have full control on destination workstation. So does you able to follow? If can’t pack your thing please.
Few benefit that I like for this software
Zero Configuration – Mostly we face on remote access software is to configure the ports, NAT (Network Access translation) routing issue for local IP addresses also firewall blocked.
Installation less – Without install any software, just run the application at the both end, and get connected.
File Transfer – The remote control able to transfer file from or to the destination with just few click. Below are the screen shoot in the destination PC. Remote control workstation have send in a file name ROI.doc into the destination workstation, and also retrieve a file name TeamViewer_Benchmark.xls back to own workstation.
Destination may close the session any time if the remote control try to access the destination file without any permission, mean that the client can see which file the technical support access, if without any permission, client can terminate the file transfer session any time.
Presentation for client – Normal remote access software such as RealVNC or LogMeIn did not provide this feature, you can actually send your screen to your client for presentation purpose.
High Security – This software use the technology which same security standard used by https/SSL, completely secure data channels with key exchange and AES (256 Bit) session encoding.
Disadvantage – The only disadvantage of this software I found is constantly pop up this message, it is very annoying 🙁
Since this software are so useful, I have email TeamViewer asking for any reseller/affiliate program of this remote access software, they do have partners program, but only available for their existing customer. Once become their partners, you will get a coupon code, new customer use your coupon code, will entitle to get 3% discount. When you refer a customer to them you will get 10% commission from the customer purchase.
I have request to join their program, but they are not allow, because I am not their existing customer. In my opinion, they should open this reseller/affiliate program to the public. May be their management not understand the power of blogging, I believe they will gain more sales and revenue if tech blogger try to promote their product at their blog.
Since I have not much benefit from them, so forget about it, any one need this remote control software, just use the free version will do 🙂 Enjoy~
Hi Calvyn,
Would you be interested in testing a free screen sharing tool used for remote support as well as online meetings?
Mikogo is a freeware tool that allows you to share your screen actions in real time with up to 10 meeting participants. 256bit AES encryption and very easy to get started and use – no configurations, or network/firewall changes. No installations required for participants.
We’ve just released version2.0 with session recording, whiteboard, scheduler, instant screen build-up and more. Take a look at our website http://www.mikogo.com and let me know if you have any questions. Would be great to hear your opinion on Mikogo.
Cheers,
Andrew
The Mikogo Team
Teamviewer is a pretty good tool, but a bit high-priced for me (when using for commercial means). Our helpdesk is currently using a service called Techinline (http://www.techinline.com) which is a fraction of the cost of most of the other tools on the market, and is also very easy to use since it requires no installation on either end to run a remote session. I’ve tested a number of services recently, and find Techinline to be a steal for what they charge.
Nice. I have been using logmein and VNC.
Andrew Donnelly >
Thank for the intro, I need to tested the remote access software you provide, if really very helpful, I will bring this product to my readers 🙂
everyone can connect to my teamviewer
79014600 password cheryl
Sy penguna teamviewer, yg ingin saya tanyakan berapa besar jumlah byte bila sy dari jakarta meremote rekan sy yang berada diluar daerah, apakah dapat mempengaruhi jumlah download pada pemakaian Telkomspeedy, terima kasih
I not really understand your meaning, but I try to connect a friend over Philippines, the line was slow, but still able to remote and perform some job
my teamviewer is 174763645 password cheryl
Desculpe, sou totalmente desinformada nestes assuntos, mais tenho uma duvida. Este programa tem acesso a qualquer programa no meu pc ?
Ou seja ele da acesso á que exatamente?
Hi Cheryl,
I would be careful presenting your teamviewer account information and password to everyone. In fact, I would change you password now. You open yourself and your network up to potential threats which is never a good plan. Passwords are private and keep things protected.
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Is it true that teamviewer free version that means the version used for noncommercial use allows to access a remote PC for at max 25 to 30 hours per month????
I have heard/ read in some blogs that per month only 25 to 30 hours we can use the free version of this software. although i have never exceeded more than 10 hours a month. so for me the free version really rocks ..but if some day i wish to work remotely using teamviewer it wount serve my purpose i guess.
Thanks for the review. Teamviewer has it all secure, fast & easy. If you wish to purchase send an email to sueATsuntatoDOTcom and you will receive a discount coupon code by return email to be used at checkout to save 3% on your purchase. We’ve been using the program for a few months and absolutely love it!!!
Kathy
Logmein is actually alot faster than many people think if you change the remote access settings settings to be of less quality.
If i were you, i would stick with logmein, they have some CRAZY Features lined up which will revolutionise the way we work, such as auto install windows patches across an array of workstations.. That saves our clients heaps of money and we can focus on more important things! Thanks Logmein! Thanks alot!
Logmein are already a fully developed organisation they have been around for a long time, and know their strengths and weaknesses.
We say Logmein is part of our network and our network is our world! So makeyournetwork become your world and stick with logmein and have some fun!
Teamviewer is a good packaged software solution for personal use. But for business users, software-based solution usually has high up-front cost because you need to have a dedicated computer to host it to avoid disruptions from other applications and extensive time to setup and maintain.
By contrast, appliance has low upfront cost because it comes as a complete hardware and software bundled and pre-configured package. And there is no monthly fee. In most cases, it is also easy to deploy (plug-and-play). as for the maintenance, most of appliances have self-updating functions, so easy too.
The leading vendors in this category are RHUB and Sonicwall.
Teamviewer is great for personal use! For commercial use I like ScreenConnect (http://www.screenconnect.com/)!
hi,
i have teamviewer program in my desktop, i wasn’t aware of it till today. A friend of mine send it to me ages before to accept it and i didn’t know what it was. Does this mean he is able to access all my files, photos and everything.
I did delete the program, but still let me know what information can be taken from my laptop.
thank you
regards
Ann