HOW TO ACCESS ANOTHER
COMPUTER FROM YOUR COMPUTER WITH
TEAM VIEWER (PC)
Ever wish you could access some files on your
work computer when you’re sitting in your home office? Need a report from your
home computer that’s due in class? You can configure your computers to be
accessible anywhere in the world, from virtually any other computer. There are
a variety of ways to do this, including built-in tools, downloadable programs,
and browser-based solutions. Read on after the jump to learn how.
TEAM
VIEWER (PC
1. Download TeamViewer
This is a free program
for home users that allows you to quickly set up a remote connection between
your computers. This programs is especially useful for Mac computers, as
configuring native remote desktop connections is very tricky and potentially
expensive. It is also useful for Mac-to-PC connections and vice versa.
· Select a download;
there is an all-in-one complete version, or a special TeamViewer Host version
for unattended access only.
· Besides TeamViewer,
there are several other popular programs available, such as LogMeIn, WebEX,
LapLink, RealVNC, and GoToMyPC.
2. Install TeamViewer on the Remote Computer
When you start the
installer, you will be asked if you want to Install or Run TeamViewer. Select
Install to configure TeamViewer on the computer, allowing you to connect to it
anytime.
·
Check the “Show
advanced settings” box.
·
Select
“personal/non-commerical use”.
·
Read and accept the
license agreement.
3. Configure TeamViewer for Later Remote Connections
Make sure “Yes” is
checked before continuing the installation. TeamViewer will be configured so
that you can connect to it from any computer over the internet.
· Make sure that “Full
access” is checked so that you can access the computer remotely without having
to approve it on the remote computer.
4. Start the "Unattended Access" Setup Process
After installation is
complete, the “Unattended access” wizard will start. Follow the steps laid out
in the wizard to complete the setup.
· You will need to give
your computer a name as well as a password. Make sure that the password is strong to prevent unwanted intruders.
5. Create a TeamViewer Account
This will allow you to
quickly see which of your remote computers are online and available to connect
to. Once your account is created, you will see your computer appear on the list
in TeamViewer.
6. Keep TeamViewer Running
TeamViewer will need
to be running in order to connect to that computer. TeamViewer runs in the
background, and takes minimal system resources
7. Connect to the Computer Remotely
Once TeamViewer is
configured on the remote computer, you can connect to it from another device.
You can do this by logging into the TeamViewer website and connecting through
the browser, or by downloading and installing the TeamViewer program on that
computer.[2]
·
You will need to log
in and use your password to connect to the remote computer.
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