Teamviewer where the password is stored. How to set up permanent remote access to a computer using TeamViewer
Every PC user has used the TeamViewer remote access program at least once. This application is an integral part of the standard set of computer programs. But if you have used TeamViewer, then you probably know that every time you connect to a remote computer, you must enter an ID and password.
Since the ID is given alone and does not change, but the password changes every time the computer is turned on and off. This is not very convenient, but there is a way out of this situation. You can set a permanent password in TeamViewer.
How to make a permanent password in TeamViewer 12
And so how to set a permanent password in TeamViewer. Everything is quite simple, start TeamViewer and go to the Advanced item and select Options.
In the window that opens, go to the Security tab. On the right there is a Personal password item. This is where you can set a permanent password. Enter it in both fields and click OK.
Everything now, when connecting to a computer, the permanent password that you set will be used. AT previous versions The menu program is slightly different, but by analogy, going into the options, you will find the right item.
Also, do not forget to check the box on the General tab so that TeamViewer starts in a place with Windows.
Each time you start TeamViewer, for security reasons, it generates a new temporary password for remote control. This password is quite inconvenient to use if you are the only one in control and quite often, since you have to remember a new one every time you restart your computer. For such cases, TeamViewer implements the uncontrolled access function, which allows you to set an additional permanent password known only to you and not changing upon reboot.
You can set a personal password by clicking in the "Connection" menu and selecting "Set up uncontrolled access" or by clicking on the area for entering a personal password in the program interface.
In the uncontrolled access settings window that opens, click Next.
Now, you need to enter your personal password twice to access TeamViewer remotely. Remember, the password should not be easy to prevent intruders from gaining access to your computer.
The last step you will be asked to create or join an existing account by entering your email and password, you can also refuse to create an account by selecting the appropriate item.
TeamViewer is one of the best programs to set up remote access between computers. Its main advantages are simplicity and accessibility. The connection is established literally in two steps: first you need to specify the partner ID, and then the password. And there are some nuances, which will be discussed below.
As you can easily see, every time you run the program, it generates New Password to access a computer. On the one hand, this increases security, because old combinations become inactive. On the other hand, it creates difficulties for regular use programs on multiple PCs.
Is there a way to configure TeamViewer so that the password does not change? The answer to this question will be positive. The article will consider the most convenient way for ordinary users.
Program settings
First you need to change the Timweaver settings on the computer to which the connection will be made. Launch the remote access program on it. Enter account however, it is not necessary. Open in the tools menu "Connection".Next, select "Set up uncontrolled access...". In the pop-up menu, click "Proceed". Set a permanent password for TeamViewer, re-enter it and click LMB on the continue button. Confirm the action in the window that appears. Now the program will prompt you to link an existing account to this computer or create a new one. You can skip this step, it is optional. To do this, select the option "I don't want to create..." and click "Proceed".
In the final, you will be shown the ID of the current PC, which is required to access it. Just click "To complete".
Connection
With how to set a permanent password in TeamViewer, everything became clear. It remains only to deal directly with the procedure for connecting to a remote computer. First you need to install and run the program for the main PC. Notice the block "Computer Management". In field «
Partner ID" you need to enter the identification number that was displayed in the previous step. Next, you need to specify a fixed password and click "Login". Remote access on this can be considered fully configured.
Important: It is not necessary to have TeamViewer running on the computer in order to be able to connect to it. There is a special service for remote access.
It is very convenient if you need to provide remote assistance to a friend or connect to your home computer, at a time when you are not at home, and access to it is simply necessary for some reason! The good news is that there will be no problems with the firewall, because if it connects to the computer, it will always turn out and no firewall will interfere.
Before you start using TeamViewer it naturally needs to be downloaded and the program must be downloaded from official website, I'll explain why.
TeamViewer is definitely paid program and when people hear about it, some of them try to find cracks, download it from torrents and so on. Should not be doing that, You run the risk of downloading a virus, trojan and other malware onto your PC!
TeamViewer, you can use free, only if the program is used for non-commercial purposes. That is, this is what we need, we are not going to remotely maintain servers or administer computers of any company, right?
Here are some actions that you should not do if you are using the program for non-commercial purposes:
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Connect to your office/work PC from home.
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Connect from your work PC to your home computer.
Basically, that's all! You should not do this, because if the program considers that it is being used for commercial purposes, then significant restrictions will be imposed on its use!
After downloading the program from the official website "teamviewer.com/ru/", run the downloaded file. A window will appear:
In this window, check the box " Personal/non-commercial use” and press the button “ Accept - Finish»Now it remains to wait until the end of the installation.
As soon as the installation of the program is completed, by the way, you won’t have to wait long, a window with brief tips will appear.
Ignore this window, as this will be discussed below and in more detail. Click the "Close" button in the lower right corner. Now TeamViewer itself will start and it is ready to go.
How to set up TeamViewer and how to use it!
After starting the program, you can immediately connect to a remote computer (naturally, if TeamViewer is also installed on it).
It is easy to find out the connection data, id and password are located on the left side of the main program window.
Respectively, if you need someone to connect to your PC, then you must already tell your partner your ID and password.
If you want to use TeamViewer to connect to your home PC, then you need to use a “personal password” for this, there will be a separate discussion about it below.
In this case, we will consider the option when exactly you need to connect to another computer, for example, to a friend.
When you know the ID and password of the remote machine, enter the ID in the "Partner ID" field
Click the "Connect to a partner" button, now after a few seconds a window for entering a password will appear.
Enter the previously received password into it and click the "Login" button and you will be taken to the remote computer.
As you can see in the screenshot, I connected to a Windows XP computer.
What can we do with remote computer
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Absolutely everything with your computer. If not, no restrictions from the remote computer. Let's talk about some of the features and settings in more detail.
As you may have noticed, there is no desktop wallpaper on the remote machine - this happened due to the connection, since by default TeamViewer turns off the wallpaper, but the settings can be changed and the wallpaper will be displayed as before.
To display the wallpaper, select "View" from the menu at the top.
In the list below, click on "Hide Wallpaper" now the wallpaper will be displayed on the remote machine.
Concerning other interesting TeamViewer settings, then it is worth noting that, when working with a remote computer, it you can restart and continue working further with him.
A very useful feature. We all know that when setting up a PC, sometimes it needs to be restarted. For example, you have made changes in the "msconfig" utility, now you can remote reboot computer and continue configuring it further.
To reboot, select the " Actions»
Now the remote computer will start rebooting. You will be prompted to choose one of two actions.
Press the button, "Wait for a partner" Now you just have to wait for the remote computer to reboot and TeamViewer starts on it. The following window will appear on your PC:
Click the button Reconnect” and you will reconnect to the remote computer, but without entering a password.
In addition to the usual reboot, You can restart your computer in safe mode. To do this, you need to perform all the same steps, only select "" for the "Reboot" place.
In this case, you will have access to the PC in safe mode.
If necessary, from the same tab, you can use such features as:
Blocking the remote machine's input: in this case, the owners of the remote PC will lose the ability to perform any actions on their own computer. The computer will be completely blocked for the owner. You can do whatever you want, and the owner of the PC will only have to watch your actions.
At the final stage of setting up a permanent password, remember your unique ID and, of course, your password.
After the settings described above, TeamViewer will not turn off when you click on the cross, but will simply minimize to the tray waiting for the connection.
Do not confuse a permanent password with one that is automatically generated.
Never tell anyone a permanent password, this is the same as the password from Email or an account somewhere in Yandex.Money. use this password only when you need to connect to your PC, and if you want to let another person in, tell him the password that the program itself generates, and after the session is over, generate a new one.
Now you can connect to your PC with your unique password, the only thing you need to remember is your ID.
As a conclusion;
Now you know how to set up TeamViewer and how to use it. The article discussed the key points on setting up the program, in the following articles on this topic we will also talk about how to set up TeamViewer. But already about such features: how to use the chat, how to record a video of your actions on a PC in TeamViewer and the most interesting, how to create a list of computers for quick connection to them.
If you do not have the opportunity to get acquainted with the program in action, then use a virtual machine.