{"id":37392,"date":"2021-11-20T19:11:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T19:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/installing-team-viewer-on-a-windows-device\/"},"modified":"2021-11-20T19:11:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T19:11:14","slug":"installing-team-viewer-on-a-windows-device","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/article\/installing-team-viewer-on-a-windows-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Team Viewer On A Windows Device"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being able to connect to and control a device via the internet or your home&#8217;s network can really help with some stubborn technical issues.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1064\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/teamviewer-small1.png\" alt=\"TeamViewer\" width=\"600\" height=\"102\"><\/p>\n<p>If you have been directed to this post and simply want DroiX to be able to connect to your Windows-based device, please follow the steps below.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be able to connect FROM your Windows powered&nbsp;device to other devices as well as receive remote control sessions, please click here.<\/p>\n<h4>Instructions for one-way help installation<\/h4>\n<p>So, to confirm, follow these steps if you just need to enable remote access to your DroiX device&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Download.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1067 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Download-300x169.png\" alt=\"1 TeamViewer QuickSupport Download\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Downloaded.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1068 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Downloaded-300x169.png\" alt=\"2 TeamViewer QuickSupport Downloaded\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nDownload <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/download.teamviewer.com\/download\/TeamViewerQS_en.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> file<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;on<\/span> your device and run the &#8220;TeamViewerQS_en.exe&#8221; file once the download completes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Opened.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1069 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Opened-300x169.png\" alt=\"3 TeamViewer QuickSupport Opened\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nWhen asked if you want to allow QuickSupport to make changes, please select the Yes button.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Running.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1070 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Running-300x169.png\" alt=\"4 TeamViewer QuickSupport Running\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nYou will see a number (&#8220;Your ID&#8221;) and a password, please take a note of these and pass them to whoever will be checking your device.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Connection-Present.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1071 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-QuickSupport-Connection-Present-300x169.png\" alt=\"5 TeamViewer QuickSupport Connection Present\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nIf all has gone well you&nbsp;will find that whilst the QuickSupport application is open, you are able to receive a connection and have your model looked at.<\/p>\n<h4>Instructions for complete installation<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-Download.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1076\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-Download-300x169.png\" alt=\"1 TeamViewer Download\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-Downloaded.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1077\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-Downloaded-300x169.png\" alt=\"2 TeamViewer Downloaded\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nIf you want to be able to control OTHER devices from your DroiX device running Windows, you will need to download <a href=\"https:\/\/download.teamviewer.com\/download\/TeamViewer_Setup_en.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this<\/a> file, and then run the &#8220;TeamViewer_Setup_en.exe&#8221; file.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-Opened.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1078\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-Opened-300x169.png\" alt=\"3 TeamViewer Opened\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nClick on the Personal \/ Non-commercial use entry, then the &#8220;Accept &#8211; finish&#8221; button<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-Permission.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1079\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-Permission-300x169.png\" alt=\"4 TeamViewer Permission\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nSelect&nbsp;Yes button when asked if you want to allow QuickSupport to make changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-Installing.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1080\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-Installing-300x169.png\" alt=\"5 TeamViewer Installing\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/6-TeamViewer-Installed.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1081\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/6-TeamViewer-Installed-300x169.png\" alt=\"6 TeamViewer Installed\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nAllow the installation to complete and then click the Close button<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/7-TeamViewer-Running.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1082\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/7-TeamViewer-Running-300x169.png\" alt=\"7 TeamViewer Running\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nAs with the other installation method, you will see a code for &#8220;Your ID&#8221; and password. If you want people to connect to you, pass them this information and have the application running.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to control other people&#8217;s devices, they will need to install QuickSupport or the full TeamViewer as well. Once you have <em>their<\/em> ID (a password will also be present for some installations) you can initiate a connection by typing the number into the Partner ID box.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>NOTE &#8211; Windows Store Based Installs<\/h4>\n<p>You can also download and install TeamViewer via <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/apps\/9wzdncrfj0rh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft&#8217;s Windows Store<\/a><\/span>. Click this link or search the store for TeamViewer and install it using the steps listed below.&nbsp;You may however need to register for a TeamViewer account if you use this installation method.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Trigger.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1084\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/1-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Trigger-300x169.png\" alt=\"1 TeamViewer Windows Store Trigger\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Entry.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1085\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/2-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Entry-300x169.png\" alt=\"2 TeamViewer Windows Store Entry\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nIn both cases, you should now see something similar to the screenshot above, press the Install button in the Store.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Downloading.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1086\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/3-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Downloading-300x169.png\" alt=\"3 TeamViewer Windows Store Downloading\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-About-To-Launch.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1087\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/4-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-About-To-Launch-300x169.png\" alt=\"4 TeamViewer Windows Store About to Launch\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nYou will be informed the app is downloading and retrieving data. After this completes, click the Launch button<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Launched.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1088\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/5-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Launched-300x169.png\" alt=\"5 TeamViewer Windows Store Launched\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/6-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Location-of-Your-ID-in-Help.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1089\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/6-TeamViewer-Windows-Store-Location-of-Your-ID-in-Help-300x169.png\" alt=\"6 TeamViewer Windows Store Location of your ID in Help\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><br \/>\nAs with the desktop application version of Team Viewer, you can both receive remote connections and initiate them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1062 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/TeamViewer-300x300.png\" alt=\"TeamViewer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being able to connect to and control a device via the internet or your home&#8217;s network can really help with some stubborn technical issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":37393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"kbtopic":[282,366,296,394,324,408,352],"kbtag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-37392","1":"kb","2":"type-kb","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"kbtopic-hardware","7":"kbtopic-mini-laptops","8":"kbtopic-mini-pc","9":"kbtopic-windows-en-gb","10":"kbtopic-ultrabooks","11":"kbtopic-windows-windows-en-gb","12":"kbtopic-windows-gaming-handhelds"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/37392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/37392\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kbtopic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtopic?post=37392"},{"taxonomy":"kbtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtag?post=37392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}